Zoology Zoology General Information 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 advisers 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 adviser for specific course suggestions. 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: 350 (4), 430 (5), 447 (4), 448 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4) and 468 (5). • Support course electives in Botany: 362 (5) or 364 (5). 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 (M.S. or Ph.D. degrees), should minor in Botany. PROGRAM: BIOLOGY COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Advisor: Dr. Richard Vineyard, Director, Center for Science Education 626-6160 General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Biology Composite Teaching majors. • A minor is not required. • Biology Composite Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. • Biology Composite Teaching majors must achieve an overall 3.00 GPA and admission to the Teacher Education Program. (See admission requirements for Teacher Education.) Note: Educ 300 and 400 classes are open only to students admitted to Teacher Education. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Biology Composite Teaching major must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Program). • Support courses required: Educ 365 (3); Hist 341 (5) or Zool 280 (3); choose one of the following: ChFam SSI50 (5), Psych 314 (3), ChFam 450 (3). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 69 credit hours in the biological sciences. • Biological Science courses required: Botany LSI 10 (5), 112 (5), and 362 (5); Micro LS205 (5); Zool LSI60 (5), LS201 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 330 (5), and 457 (4); Botany 345 (5) or Zool 440 (4) or 445 (4) or 447 (4) or 448 (4); Zool 498 (2); Botany 320 (5) or Zool 420 (5) or 421 (5). • Electives: Additional Biological Science courses needed to meet the state requirement of 69 credits should be discussed in advance with the adviser. • Minimal support courses required (33 credit hours): Chem PS111 (5), 112(5), 113(5),orPS121 (5), 122(5), 123(5); Commun HU102 (3); Geosc PS111 (5) or 122 (5); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5); Phsx PS 101 (5). NOTE: It is recommended that more advanced courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry be taken, especially if graduate studies are planned beyond the bachelor of science degree. These should be discussed in advance with the adviser. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major or Zoology Teaching Major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Zoology department major take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis in any Zoology course above number 300. • Complete senior seminar with department Honors credit. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the minor. Students are required to earn a C- grade in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours of approved Zoology courses. • Zoology courses required: Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5) and 212(5). • Select ten additional hours from the following list. At least 2 of the selected courses should be numbered higher than 300. Consult adviser. Zool LS201 (5), 202 (4), 280 (3), 292 (1-6), 299 (1), 330 (5), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 350 (4), 372 (4), 373 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 430 (5), 435 (4), 440 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (4), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 475 (3), 489 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-3), 497 (2), 498 (2), 499 (1). PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the minor. Students are required to earn a C- grade in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. • See Teacher Education for admission and certification requirements. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 36 credit hours: Zoology courses required: Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 445 (4), 457 (4), 464 (4). • Zoology courses to elect from (6 credit hours): Zool LS201 (5), 330 (5), 345 (4), 347 (3), 350 (4), 372 (4), 405 (5), 410 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 448 (4), 450 (4), 460 (5), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3). • Support Course Required: Hist 341 (5) or Zool 280 (3). DNA LABORATORY The Department of Zoology houses a DNA Laboratory containing modern equipment to enhance student learning through the use of molecular techniques. The DNA laboratory is available for student use through course work and faculty supervised independent research. It is the only such facility in the state dedicated to undergraduate use. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM The Department of Zoology participates with the Departments of Botany and Microbiology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) ZOOLOGY COURSES - ZOOL LS137. Principles of Life Science (5) A,W,S Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for students intending to major in elementary education. LS160. General Zoology (5) Su, A, W, S Introduction to the study of animals including cell biology, physiology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and a survey of major groups. Prerequisite for all Zoology major classes except LSI80, LS201, 202 and LS230. Five hours of lecture per week. LS180. Human Biology (5) A, W, S Survey course for non-Zoology majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, heredity, human evolution and ecology, and their implications for health and society. Five hours of lecture per week. LS201. Human Physiology (5) Su, A, W, S Functional and anatomical consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which basic understanding of body functions is required. There are two alternative approaches to presentation of course material: Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week or a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), self- paced format with one 3-hour lab a week. 202. Human Anatomy (4) Su, A, W, S Structure of the human body systems. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 248 249 Continuing Education