Zoology Zoology General Informatior 405. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) W Structure of representative types. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Zool LSI60 or equivalent. 410. Vertebrate Embryology (5) S Development of representative types. Three lectures and two 3- hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 412. Histology (5) A The study of vertebrate tissues, identification and association with the main organs emphasized. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 420. Cell Physiology (5) S Metabolic activities of organisms on cellular level. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: A minimum of one year in Chemistry. Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 421, 422. Mammalian Physiology (5-5) A, W A two-quarter study of vertebrate physiological processes on the organ level. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. A minimum of one year of Chemistry (preferably 311 series). Zool 422 cannot be taken without Zool 421. 423. Endocrinology (5) S The study of the function of neural and hormonal control in animals, with emphasis on the human organism. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405 and Zool 420 or 421, or approval of instructor. 425. Radiation Biology (4) W Training in the study of harmful effects of radiation and practical applications of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor, and beginning courses in Chemistry and Physics. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 435. Animal Behavior (4) S Principles and concepts of animal behavior emphasizing evolution of behavior and the role of behavior in adaptations of animals to their environment. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 447. Wildlife Ecology (4) A Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211, (212 or 405), and 345, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 448. Aquatic Ecology (4) A Study of the physical and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211, (212 or 405), and 345, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 450. Parasitology (5) W Survey of representative external and internal parasites of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Emphasis is on their ecology and epidemiology. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 455. Medical Entomology (4) W The bionomics and control of arthropods affecting the health of man. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or by approval of instructor. 460. Protozoology (5) Structure, taxonomy and biology of the one-celled animals. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 464. Entomology (4) A Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 465. Ichthyology (4) W Ecology and biology of fishes with emphasis on the population and community ecology of freshwater forms. Field trips required. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or by approval of instructor. 466. Herpetology (4) S Structure, classification, and biological relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or by approval of instructor. 467. Ornithology (4) S The biology of birds including form, function, behavior and ecology. Lab emphasizes identification of Utah species. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or a field trip each week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 468. Mammalogy (5) A An introduction to the mammals with special reference to species found in Utah. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 474. Vertebrate Phylogeny (3) An introduction to some possible lines of descent for the major vertebrate groups. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 475. Primatology (3) S An overview of the primates, emphasizing their evolution, characteristics, and conservation. Three lectures a week. Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 480. Problems in Zoology (1-5) A, W, S Directed individual research in zoology. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, and approval of instructor.* 483. Readings in Zoology (1-5) A, W, S Directed individual readings in the general area of zoology. Specific topic selected in consultation with instructor. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, and approval of instructor.* 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, S 492. Short Courses, Works ops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 495. Field Zoology (1-3) S Credit to be given in this course for study conducted on an extended, organized field trip under proper supervision. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 497. Thesis (2) A, W, S An extended, individual research project planned and completed under faculty supervision. Normally, two or three quarters of research (Zool 480) 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 finals week. Prerequisites: thesis committee approved research proposal, senior class standing, and Zool 211 and 212 or 405. 498. Research Design (2) W A basic course in the design of scientific experiments and the application of the scientific method to same. Prerequisite: minimum of two upper division Zoology classes. 499. Seminar (1) A, W, S Presentations and discussio concerning a particular topic in Zoology. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, or 405, or approval of instructor. One quarter required. 503. Zoology for Teachers (3-5) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another Zoology course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. *No more than 5 combined hours of Zool 480 and 483 may count toward the major. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 256 257 Continuing Education