344 Ecological/Environmental Training Students interested in ecologically or environmentally oriented careers should follow the Zoology major and select courses to fill their elective requirements from the following: Zoology Course Electives ZOOL 3500 Conservation Biology (3) ZOOL 4300 Molecular Genetics (4) ZOOL 4470 Wildlife Ecology and Management (4) ZOOL 4480 Aquatic Ecology (4) ZOOL 4640 Entomology (4) ZOOL 4650 Ichthyology (4) ZOOL 4660 Herpetology (4) ZOOL 4670 Ornithology (4) ZOOL 4680 Mammalogy (4) Support Course Electives in Botany BTNY 3624 Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) BTNY 3473 Plant Geography (3) Students desiring employment as a conservation officer should minor in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement concentration (see Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Students desiring a career as a wildlife biologist or wildlife manager, or intending to pursue advanced studies in ecology or conservation biology following graduation (MS or PhD degrees), should minor in Botany. (Consult with the department secretary at 801-626-6165 for information about the advisor of this program.) Biology Composite Teaching Major bachelors degree (bs or ba) Advisor: Dr. Sharon Ohlhorst, Director, Center for Science Education 801-626-6160. » Program Prerequisite: Must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). An overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education Program. » Credit Hour Requirements: This major requires 120-124 credit hours. The student must also complete requirements for a secondary education license as determined by the Jerry and Vicki Moyes College of Education. Advisement Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Biology Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 37-43 or either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICRLS/SI2054, GEO PS/SI1110, CHEM PS/SI1110 or CHEMPS/SI1210, PHYS PS/SI1010, CHF SS1500, COMM HU1020, and MATH QL1050. Course Requirements for BS Degree Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours) BTNY SI2104 Plant Form and Function (4) BTNY SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) MCR LS/SI2054 Principles of Mcrobiology (4) ZOOL SI1110/1120 Principles of Zoology I & II (8) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) or ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) or BTNY 4113 Plant Evolution (3) BTNY 3454 Plant Ecology (4) or ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4) or MCR 3154 Mcrobial Ecology (4) BTNY 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) or MCR 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) or ZOOL 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) BTNY/ZOOL/MCR 3000+ Electives (3) BTNY 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or MCR 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) ZOOL 45 70 Science Teaching Methods (3) or BTNY 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or MCR 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) BTNY 4800 Independent Research (1) or MCR 4800 Independent Research (1) or ZOOL 4800 Independent Research (1) Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours) CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry I & II (10) GEO PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) PHYS PS/SI1010 Elementary Physics (3) or PHYS PS/SI2010 College Physics I (5) MATH QL1050 College Algebra (4) HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) It is recommended that more advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry be taken, especially if graduate studies are planned. These should be discussed in advance with the advisor. Zoology departmental honors Please contact the Zoology Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major, of which at least 12 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. 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. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog