Course Descriptions 553 Prerequisite: ZOOL mo and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4650 - Ichthyology (4) Classification, ecology and biology of fishes and emphasis on local freshwater forms. Field trips required. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4660 - Herpetology (4) Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4670 - Ornithology (4) The biology of birds including form, function, behavior and ecology. Lab emphasizes identification of Utah species. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or a field trip each week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4680 - Mammalogy (4) An introduction to the mammals with special reference to species found in Utah. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4800 - Problems in Zoology (1-4) Directed individual research in zoology guided by faculty member. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, and approval of instructor. No more than 4 hours of ZOOL 4800 may count toward the major. ZOOL 4830 - Readings in Zoology (1-4) Directed individual readings in the general area of zoology. Specific topic selected in consultation with faculty member. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, and approval of instructor. ZOOL 4830 and ZOOL 4890 do not count toward the major but may count toward the upper division credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. ZOOL 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) Academic credit for employment in career area related to zoology guided by specific written contract design by student, employer, and Zoology Department Chair. Open to all students; requires approval by Department Chair. ZOOL 4830 and ZOOL 4890 do not count toward the major but may count toward the upper division credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. ZOOL 4900 - Topics in Zoology (1-4) Variable topics related to zoology as announced in the class schedule; may include medical entomology, bio statistics, primatology, etc., and may be taught with a laboratory section. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4920 - 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. Prerequisite: vary and are determined by instructor. ZOOL 4950 - Field Zoology (1-3) Study conducted on an extended, supervised field trip. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. EOOL 4970 - Thesis (2) An extended, individual research project planned and completed under faculty supervision. Normally, two semesters of research (ZOOL 4800) will precede registration for this course. Culmination is an oral and written report of results obtained, with the final draft of the latter being due two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam week. Prerequisite: thesis committee approved research proposal, advanced class standing, and ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120. ZOOL 4980 - Research Design (2) A. basic course in the design and analysis of scientific experiments. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: minimum of :wo upper division Zoology courses. ZOOL 4990 - Seminar (l) Presentations and discussion concerning a specific topic in zoology. One semester required. May be repeated to fulfill one additional credit of Zoology elective hours if taken beyond :he one credit hour required for the major One hour a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 5030 - Zoology for Teachers Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another Zoology course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduating credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, Department Chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog