306 College of Science Special Emphases Pre-Medical Professional Training Students considering application to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, optometry, and pharmacy schools should consult the beginning of the College of Science section of this catalog. Furthermore, they should meet with the advisors of these programs, each of whom is listed in that section. The Department of Zoology offers lower and upper level courses that provide superb training for examinations such as the Medical College Admissions Test, as well as medical school courses. Students should meet with the appropriate advisor for specific course suggestions. Ecological/Environ mental 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 Department of Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Students desiring a career as a wildlfe biologist or wildlife manager, or intending to pursue a dva n c ed s tu dies in ecology or cons erv a tio n biology following graduation (MS or PhD degrees), should minor in Bo ta ny. ( Co ns u It with the dep a rtm ent secretary at 801-626- 6165 for information about the advisor of this program.) 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. Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (11 Credit Hours) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I (4) • ZOOL 1120 - 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 1110 - Principles of Zoology I (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II (4) • BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function (4) • BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology (4) • ZOOL 3300 - Genetics (4) • ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology (4) or • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) • MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology (4) or • BTNY 3454 - Plant Ecology (4) or • ZOOL 3450 - Ecology (4) • BTNY 3570 - Foundations of Science Education (3) or • MICR 3570 - Foundations of Science Education (3) or • ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education (3) • BTNY 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) or • MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) or • ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) • BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety (l) or • MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety (l) or Required Support Courses (8 credit hours) • HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science (3) • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry (5) or • CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I (5) 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. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog