314 PHYS 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PHYS 4970. Senior Thesis (2) 5m, F, 5 An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (PHYS 4800) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will indude an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. PHYS 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, 5 Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. PHYS 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Sdence Emphasis Program. To register, seled another departmental course and develop a contrad detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Diredor of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Zoology Chain Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Tara Diamond 801-626-6165 Professors: Jonathan B. Clark, J. Neil Jensen, Ron A. Meyers, John E Mull, Robert K Okazaki, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professor John E Cavitt; Assistant Professors: Christopher Hoagstrom, Nicole Okazaki, Michele Skopec, Barbara Trask toology is the study of animals. It includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells, to field examinations of natural populations. Some zoologists focus their studies on a spedfic group of animals; others specialize on problems or processes, such as those in physiology or genetics, which are common to many groups. Zoologists have made many important contributions to our understanding of the natural world. Furthermore, they benefit humankind through their work in areas such as medicine and environmental conservation. Although our majors pursue several tracks, many are involved in pre-medical professional training. We have an excellent record of placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs. The faculty strongly encourage majors to pursue guided research, particularly through the department's thesis program. All students are urged to consult with the department early in thdr education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate advisor who can offer course and career suggestions. DNA Laboratory The Department of Zoology maintains a DNA Laboratory on the first floor of the Sdence Laboratory building in the College of Sdence. It is a modern fadlity with state-of-the-art equipment for DNA isolation and analysis. The laboratory is used for student course work, faculty-supervised student research, and faculty research. It is the only such facility in the state dedicated to undergraduate use. Zoology Major bachelors degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C-" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above) - 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: ZOOL LS1010, LSI020, and LSI370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Course Requirements for BS Degree Zoology Courses Required (28 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 3200 Cell Biology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology (4) or ZOOL 4210 Advanced Human Physiology (4) or ZOOL 4220 Endocrinology (4) ZOOL 4990 Seminar (1) Elective Zoology Courses (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 upper division credit hours. Only one of ZOOL 4060, ZOOL 4210 or ZOOL 4220 may be counted, whichever one was not taken as the required course. ZOOL 3340 Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) ZOOL 3470 Zoogeography (3) ZOOL 3500 Conservation Biology (3) ZOOL 3730 Population Biology (3) ZOOL 4050 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) ZOOL 4100 Vertebrate Embryology (4) ZOOL 4120 Histology (4) ZOOL 4060* Comparative Physiology (4) ZOOL 4210* Advanced Human Physiology (4) ZOOL 4220* Endocrinology (4) *Ifnot taken as a ZOOL 4250 ZOOL 4300 ZOOL 4350 ZOOL 4470 ZOOL 4480 ZOOL 4500 ZOOL 4600 ZOOL 4640 Radiation Biology (4) Molecular Genetics (4) Animal Behavior (4) Wildlife Ecology and Management (4) Aquatic Ecology (4) Parasitology (4) Protozoology (4) Entomology (4) Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog