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 =​ WELCOME TO ZOOLOGY=

Welcome back to school!! I hope you have had a great vacation and are ready to learn all about the animal kingdom. Zoology is the study of animals, but we will not just learn about large mammals such as bears and lions. We will study the Protists (tiny one-celled organisms), invertebrate animals, and vertebrate animals this semester. We will spend several days in the lab looking at preserved specimens of various types of anmals. We will also dissect several vertebrate animals and identify various structures in their bodies.

For class, you will need the following items: 1) a 1 1/2 inch binder 2) Paper--wide-ruled or college 3) Mechanical pencils or pens for classwork

At least one of the following donations is also requested: 1) Latex gloves for lab: one size fits all, or large 2) Copy paper 3) Kleenex 4) Hand sanitizer 5) Paper towels

On lab days, closed-toed shoes must be worn. Also, horseplay in the lab is dangerous, and will not be allowed.

An invertebrate collection will be a part of your grade for this semester. Details will follow. A powerpoint project on the vertebrates will also be completed. You will receive a handout describing expectations for this project later in the semester.

Grading will be on a points earned/points attempted basis. Tests will generally be given at the end of every chapter. Daily grades will be given for classwork assignments, worksheets, and laboratory assignments.