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 Microbial 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 4570 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 Prindples 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 » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 45). » 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. *Permission from the course prof essor 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 credit. (See the Honors Program on page 45.) 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. 337 Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (19 Credit Hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) Elective Zoology Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Biology teaching minor This minor replaces and is a consolidation of the Botany and Zoology Teaching Minors. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 47 credit hours. Students who select the Biology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Biology Teaching Minor Science Courses Required (39 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) BTNY SI2014 Plant Form and Fundion (4) BTNY SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) MCR LS/SI2054 Principles of Mcrobiology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology or ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) MCR 3154 Mcrobial Ecology or BTNY 3454 Plant Ecology or ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4) BTNY/MICRO/ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Teaching (3) BTNY/MICRO/ZOOL 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) BTNY/MICR/ZOOL 2600 Lab safety (1) Required Support Courses (8 credit hours) HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry or CHEM PS/SI1210 Principles of Chemistry I (5) Biotechnician Training Program associate of science and certificate The Department of Zoology partidpates with the Departments of Botany and Mcrobiology in the Assodate 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 emphasis This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Engineering, Geography, Geosciences, Mcrobiology, Political Sdence, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE 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 ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heafth Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL- Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog