Zoology • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) • Students selecting a Zoology teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 52 credit hours in Zoology courses. • Zoology courses required: Zool LS160 (5); LS201 (5); 211 (5); 212 (5); 330 (5); 345 (4); 372 (4); 381 (4); 420 (5) or 421 (5); 464 (4); 465 (4) or 466 (4) or 467 (4) or 468 (5); and 498 (2). • Support courses required: Botany LSI 10 (5); 362 (5) or 364 (5);ChemPSlll (5), 112(5), 113 (5) or PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); Geol PS111 (5) or Geogr PS101 (5); Phsx PS 101 (5) or the general physics series PS 111,112, and 113 (15); Math 107 (5); Micro LS205 (5); Commun HU102 (3). • Recommended electives: Zool 280(3), 373 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 425 (4), and 435 (4). PROGRAM: BIOLOGY COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - ( See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) 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. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours of approved Zoology courses. • Zoology courses required: Zool LS160 (5), 211 (5) and 212 (5) or 405 (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), 212 (5), 280 (3), 292 (1-6), 299 (1), 330 (5), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 372 (4), 373 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 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. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 33 credit hours: Zoology courses required: Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5) or 405 (5), 445 (4), 464 (4), 381 (4). • Zoology courses to elect from (6 credit hours): Zool LS201 (5), 280 (3), 330 (5), 345 (4), 347 (3), 372 (4), 410 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 460 (5), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3). 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.) 254 Zoology M 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. Prerequisite: Educ 195. 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 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) 5a, A, S Structure of the human body systems. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. 211. Invertebrate Zoology (5) A, W, S Comparative biology of non-vertebrate animals. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 212. Vertebrate Zoology (5) A, W, S Natural history, structure, function and evolutionary relationships are emphasized. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. LS230. Human Genetics and Society (5) A, W, S Human Genetics and Society is a general education course aimed at non-science majors. The genetics of humans is examined with emphasis on the interaction between genetic advancements and society. 280. History of the Life Sciences (3) W Examination of the ways in which interactions among personalities, instrumentation and ideas shape the development of biology - past, present and future. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 299. Sophomore Seminar (1) This seminar consists of faculty presentations on their research and other scholarly pursuits. 330. Genetics (5) A, W, S Principles and concepts of modem genetics. A course for biological science majors. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool LS211 and LS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Algebra and organic chemistry strongly recommended. 332. Cytology (4) Intracellular morphology and subcellular organization of the cell. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool LS211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Chem 311 series recommended. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) W A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in academic libraries and how to find, use and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: English 112. 345. General Ecology (4) Su, F, S Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and (212 or 405), or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 347. Zoogeography (3) A The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lectures a week. Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 372. Organic Evolution (4) W The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Zool 21 land 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 373. Population Genetics and Ecology (3) 5 Principles of Genetics and Ecology at the population level. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405; Zool LS230 or 330; or approval of the instructor. 381. Teaching Methods in the Life Sciences (4) A Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum developments of high school biology. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 255