355 I Interdisciplinary Programs The Zoology Department participates in the interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor and the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis programs. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) ZOOLOGY COURSES - ZOOL ZOOL LS1010. Animal Biology (3) A non-major's introduction to cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and animal diversity with emphasis on diversity of animal architecture and life strategies in relation to the diverse environments of Earth. The overriding theme is the process of evolution, its basis, and its implications for all animals, including humans. Three lecture/discussion hours a week. ZOOL LS1020. Human Biology (3) Survey course for non-science majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, homeostasis, heredity, human evolution, and ecology. Implications for personal health, bioethical and environmental issues and the impact of each of these on sodety will be examined. Three lecture/discussion hours a week. ZOOL LS1030. The Nature of Sex (3) This course will present an overview of sexual reproduction in animals, including humans. It provides evolutionary, ecological, and behavioral perspectives on sex. Topics cover the value of sex for generating variation among individuals, breeding patterns in non- social and social species, mating systems such as monogamy and polygamy, and reproductive behavior. The relevance of this material to human reproduction is addressed. 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 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. Prerequisite: ZOOL Sill 10 or permission of instructor. ZOOL LS/SI1370. 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. Cross-listed with BTNY and MICR LS/SI1370. 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 ZOOL SI1110orSI1120. ZOOL 2100. Human Anatomy (4) Structure of the human body organs/systems. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week. ZOOL 2200. Human Physiology (4) Functional consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which a basic understanding of body functions is required. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week. ZOOL 2800. History of Life Sciences (3) Examination of the ways in which interaction among personalities, instrumentation, and ideas shape the development of biology - past, present, and future. Three lecture hours a week. ZOOL 2900. Topics in Zoology (1-4) Variable topics related to zoology as announced in the class schedule; may include medical entomology, biostatistics, primatology, etc., and may be taught with a laboratory section. Prerequisites: ZOOL Sill 10 and SI1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites vary and are determined by instructor. ZOOL 3200. Cell Biology (4) The study of the molecular composition of cells, their evolutionary origins, structural organization, functional variation, and regulatory control. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and CHEM PS/SI1210 and CHEM SI 1220, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3300. Genetics (4) Principles and concepts of genetics with with an emphasis on animals, including humans. Includes classical genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and population genetics. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL Sill 10 and MATH QL1050 (or equivalent), or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Mcrobiology. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ENGL EN2010. ZOOL 3450. Ecology (4) Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI 1120, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. ZOOL 3470. Zoogeography (3) The study of factors contiolling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3500. Conservation Biology (3) The study of how biological principles and concepts are used in conservation. Major emphasis on the preservation and management of biodiversity. Connections between biological and societal issues are explored. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: ZoollllO and SI 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3570. Foundations of Science Education (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher's education coursework. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL* Social 8 Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog