Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Zoology DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 26 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major, of which at least 30 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit for any Zoology course numbered above 3000.* In addition, complete the senior seminar with Zoology department Honors credit and the Zoology thesis. *Permission from the course professor should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the professor regarding the work expected for Honors aedit. (See the Honors Program on page 43.) Zoology MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Zoology courses. Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (19 Credit Hours) Zool SI 1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) Zool SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) Zool 3720 Evolution (3) Elective Zoology Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 aedit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Zoology TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 credit hours. Students who select the Zoology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Zoology Courses Required (11 credit hours) Zool SI 1110 Principles in Zoology I (4) Zool SI 1120 Principles in Zoology II (4) Zool 3720 Evolution (3) or Botany 4113 Plant Evolution (3) Elective Zoology Courses (minimum 8) Select at least 8 credit hours at the 2000 level or above. Required Support Courses (3 credit hours) Hist 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) or Zool 2800 History of Life Sciences (3) BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND CERTIFICATE The Department of Zoology participates with the Departments of Botany and Microbiology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. This program is described earlier in this College of Science section of this catalog. URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Engineering, Geography, Geosciences, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) ZOOLOGY COURSES ZOOL Zool LS1010. Animal Biology (3) A non-major's introduction to the challenges faced by animals as they obtain and use materials, energy, and information from their environment. A central theme will be the diversity of responses resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will also consider mechanisms of inheritance and development. Three lecture/ discussion hours a week. Zool LSI020. Human Biology (3) Survey course for non-Zoology majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, homeostasis, heredity, human evolution, and ecology. Implications pertaining to personal health, bioethical concerns, environmental issues, and their impact on society will be examined. Three lecture/discussion hours a week. Zool SI1110. Principles of Zoology I (4) A major's introduction to the study of genetics, inheritance, and evolutionary processes. In addition, the diversity and comparative biology of non-vertebrate animals will be examined. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week. Zool 1990 (Zoology Orientation) must be taken concurrently with this course or Principles II. Zool SI1120. Principles of Zoology II (4) A major's introduction to cellular processes and the diversity and comparative biology of vertebrate animals. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool Sill 10 or permission of instructor. Zool 1990 (Zoology Orientation) must be taken concurrently with this course or Principles of Zoology I. Zool LS/SI 1370. Principles of Life Science (3) A survey course recommended for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Zool 1990. Zoology Orientation (1) This seminar consists of faculty, staff, and professional presentations which will inform students of potential research opportunities in the department and career possibilities in the discipline. One hour a week. This course should be taken concurrently with Zoollll0orS1120. WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y