Mammalogy Syllabus 1998
Lecture and Reading Outline
9-10 TWThF 012 PSAC
8 Sept T Introduction/Characteristics Chap. 1
<Evolution>
9 W Therapsids to Mammals Chap. 2
10 Th Jaws, Ears, Appendicular Skeleton Chap. 2
11 F Brain and Special Senses Chaps. 2,32
15 T Mesozoic Radiation Chap. 3
16 W Prototherian Overview Chap. 5
17 Th Metatherian Overview Chap. 6
18 F Eutherian Overview Chaps. 7,24
22 T Eutherian Overview Chaps. 7,24
<Learning and Intelligence>
23 W Brain and Learning Chaps. 32,35
24 Th Information Processing Chaps. 32,34,35
25 F EQ's
29 T Exam 1 Introduction through EQ's
<Reproduction>
30 W Reproductive Systems Chap. 25
1 Oct Th Reproductive Strategies Chap. 26
2 F Reproductive Biology Chaps. 25,26,27
6 T Life Histories Chap. 29
< Endocrine>
7 W Estrus/Reproductive Biology Chap. 25
8 Th External Cues/Internal Control Chaps. 25,31
9 F Seasonal Cycles Chaps. 25,31
<Locomotion>
13 T Terrestrial/Arboreal Chap. 37
14 W fl;ight Chap. 37
15 Th Swimming Chap. 37
<Feeding and Digestion>
16 F Hunting and Prey Capture Chap. 36
20 T Ultrasound and Prey Capture Chap. 33
21 W Digestion Chap. 36
<Ecology>
22 Th Population Growth and Regulation Chap. 42
23 F Community Ecology
27 T Exam 2 Reproductive Systems through Community Ecology
<Social Systems/Mating Systems>
28 W Social Dispersion Chaps. 38,40
29 Th Social Groups Chaps 34,40
30 F Mating Systems Chap. 39
3 Nov T Parental Care and Mammal Society Chaps. 28,38
<Physiology>
4 W Size and Metabolism Chap. 30
5 Th Maintaining Body Temperature/Water Balance Chap. 30
6 F Diving
<Population Ecology>
10 T Genetic Neighborhoods/Dispersal Chaps. 41,43
12 Th Population Genetics Chap. 43
13 F Population Biology and Conservation Chap. 44
17 T
19 Th Exam 3 Social Dispersion through Population Biology and Conservation
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General Information about the Course
I. Lecture will cover evolution of mammals, the diversity of mammals within and among
modern families, and their biology. The texts are Biology of Mammals and Checklist of Ohio Mammals, both are available through the Department of Biological Sciences.
There are three lecture exams; Exam 1 on 29 September, Exam 2 on 27 October, and
exam 3 on 19 November.
II. Laboratory (T 2-5 or later, arranged) 012 PSAC. Laboratory will have both field
and lab experience. The large class size dictates more field work, flexible times, and self-paced study. There will be some field trips on Tuesday afternoons, one or two evening labs, and open labs that you can work at when you have the time.
Field Projects. The class will be divided up into working teams. Each team will carry out a field research project over the course of the quarter. At the end of the quarter, each team will give a presentation of the field research and submit a paper describing the research and findings. Each team will be expected to develop a specific problem, carry out a literature search for information related to the problem, carry out the field research to gather data to address the problem, analyze the data and arrive at a conclusion.
III. Taxonomic Terms
What names must you know?
a) All extant Orders; including diagnostic features and general knowledge of the diversity found within the order.
b) Extinct Orders that are discussed in class lectures.
c) Families of mammals referred to in class lectures.
d) Species of mammals of Ohio and those species referred to in class lectures.
Where do you find this information?
a) Text: Biology of Mammals.
b) Text: Checklist of Ohio Mammals.
c) WorldWide Web: The University of Michigan Website
http://www.OIT.ITD.UMICH.EDU/PROJECTS/ADW
d) Walker's Mammals of the World
e) Hall The Mammals of North America
IV. Grading.
Sources of points upon which the final grade is based
lecture 3-100 pt exams 300 (60%)
laboratory 200 (40%)
field work 50
presentation 50
paper 100
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500
Grading Scale
460-500 A
450-459 A-
440-449 B+
410-439 B
400-419 B-
390-399 C+
345-389 C
335-344 C-
325-334 D+
300-324 D
286-299 D-
285-below F
This grading scale is similar to that used over the past 5 years in Mammalogy. You must complete all requirements to receive a passing grade. Students are expected to abide by the Code of Student Conduct (see the Student Handbook). Work that is missed cannot be made up unless you are excused.
Mammalogy BIOS 474
Lecture # 1
Introduction
Class Mammalia
Unique to Mammals
Evolutionary Diversity
Why the evolutionary success?
Extant Mammals
Functions of hair
Special Senses
Epidermal Glands
Epidermal Structures
Respiratory System
Reproduction
Digestive System
Teeth
Appendicular Skeleton