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Show Natural Sciences Zoology Emphasis in Urban and Regional PlanningThis program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) ZOOLOGY COURSES 112. Elements of Wildlife Management (1) Introduction to problems find methods of wildlife management. S LS160. General Zoology (5) Application of biological principles to the most important animal groups. Five lectures a week. A W S Su LS201. Human Physiology (5) Functional and anatomical consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which basic understanding of body functions is required. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. A W S Su 202. Human Anatomy (3) Structure of the human body systems, particularly the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. For students who desire more detailed study of anatomy. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. AWSSu LS211. Invertebrate Zoology (5) Biology of no n-vertebrate animals. For pre-dental and pre-medical students and those majoring in sciences. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. A W S LS212. Vertebrate Zoology (5) Natural history, structure, function and evolutionary relationship are emphasized. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. A W S LS230. Heredity (5) Inheritance in living things with emphasis on man. A general education course for non-biological science majors. Five lectures a week. A W S Su 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. AWSSu 330. Genetics (5) Principles and concepts of modern genetics. A course for biological science majors. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Completion of two basic courses in the life sciences. Algebra and organic chemistry strongly recommended. A W S Su 332. Cytology (4) Intracellular morphology and subcellular organization of the cell. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Beginning courses in the life sciences; Chemistry 311 series recommended. S 340. Biological Literature (3) Methodology of library research including the use of standard sources, indexes and abstracts for scientific reports. Prerequisite: English 103. A 347. Zoogeography (3) The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: General courses in Zoology. A 372. Organic Evolution (4) Principles underlying the development of life. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: First courses in Life Sciences. W 373. Population Genetics and Ecology (3) Principles of Genetics and Ecology at the population level. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Zoology 230 or 330 or approval of the instructor. S LS380. History of the Life Sciences (3) Men and ideas in the development of biology. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: First courses in Life Sciences. (Offered alternate years.) W 381. Teaching Methods in the Life Sciences (4) Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum developments of high school biology. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. A 405. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) Structure of representative types. Two lectures and three 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. W 410. Vertebrate Embryology (5) Development of representative types. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. S 412. Histology (5) The study of vertebrate tissues. Identification and association with the main organs emphasized. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Zoology 160 or equivalent. S 420. Cellular Physiology (5) Metabolic activities of animals on cellular level. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Courses in Zoology, Botany, or Microbiology and a minimum of one year in Chemistry (preferably the 311 series.) S 421, 422. Mammalian Physiology (5-5) A two-quarter study of vertebrate physiological processes on the organ level. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Previous courses in Zoology and a minimum of one year of Chemistry (preferably 311 series). Zoology 422 cannot be taken without Zoology 421. AW 423. Endocrinology (5) The study of the function of neural and hormonal mechanisms of biological control in animals, with emphasis on the human organism. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zoology 420 or 421. S 425. Radiation Biology (4) Training in theory and practical application of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Prerequisites: Beginning courses in Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. W 435. Animal Behavior (4) Principles and concepts of ethology emphasizing evolution of behavior and the role of behavior in adaptations of animals to their environment. Four lectures a week Prerequisite: General courses in Zoology. W 440. General Ecology (4) The physical and biological factors which influence living things. Three lectures and one lab or field trip a week. A Su 208 Natural Science* Zoology 445. Animal Ecology (4) Principles and concepts of the interrelations of animals and their environment. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisite: General courses in zoology and botany S 447. Wildlife Ecology (4) Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisite: General courses in zoology and botany A 448. Aquatic Ecology (4) The interaction of physical and biotic factors in aquatic communities. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisite: A general course in zoology. A 450. Parasitology (5) Internal parasites of man and domestic animals, their structure and biology. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: General courses in Zoology. W 455. Medical Entomology (4) The bionomics and control of arthropods affecting the health of man. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zoology 464, or by permission of instructor. (Offered alternate years.) W 460. Protozoology (5) Structure, taxonomy and biology of the one-celled animals. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: General courses in Zoology. (Offered alternate years.) A 464. Entomology (4) Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance and control. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. A Su 465. Ichthyology (4) Classification, life histories and habits of fishes. Field trips required. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. W Su 466. Herpetology (4) Structure, classification, and biological relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. S Su 467. Ornithology (4) The biology of birds with special emphasis on ecology and identification of the birds of Utah Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or a field trip a week Prerequisite: General courses in zoology S Su 468. Mammalogy (5) An introduction to the mammals with special reference to species found in Utah. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. A Su 474. Vertebrate Phylogeny (3) An introduction to some possible lines of descent for the major vertebrate groups. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. (Offered alternate years.) W 475. Man and the Primates (3) An introduction to fossil as well as living primates with an emphasis on possible evolutionary relationships. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: A general course in Zoology. (Offered alternate years.) W 480. Problems in Zoology (1-3) AWS Su 483. Readings in Zoology (1-5) A W S Su 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Open to all students in the Zoology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed by the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared by the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. A W S Su 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 495. Field Zoology (1-5) Credit to be given in this course for study conducted on an extended, organized field trip under proper supervision. Prerequisites: A general course in Zoology. S Su 499. Seminar (1-1-1) Open only to qualified students. AWS 209 |
