Zoology Zoology General Information 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 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 (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), 445 (4), 464 (4), 381 (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 (5), 460 (5), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3). • Support Course Required: Hist 341 (5) or Zool 280 (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.) 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) Sa, 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) Sa, 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) Sa, A, W, 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. Prerequisite: Zool 160. 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. Prerequisite: Zool 160. LS230. Human Genetics and Society (5) A, W, S 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 211 and 212, 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 LS211and212, 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,A,W,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 Zool 212 , 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 approval of instructor. 350. Conservation Biology (4) W The study of how biological principles and concepts are used in conservation. Major emphasis on the preservation and management of biodiversity. Connections between biological and societal issues are explored. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, or approval of instructor. 372. Organic Evolution (4) W, S The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Zool 21 land 212, or approval of instructor. 373. Population Genetics and Ecology (3) S Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and 212; 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 approval of instructor. 405. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) W Structure of representative types. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Zool 211 and 212 or approval of instructor. 410. Vertebrate Embryology (5) S Development of representative types. Three lectures and two 3- hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, 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 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 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 approval of instructor. A minimum of one year of Chemistry (preferably 311 series). Zool 422 cannot be taken without 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, and 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 approval of instructor, and beginning courses in Chemistry and Physics. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. 430. Molecular Genetics (5) A cooperative learning approach to concepts, ideas, and issues pertaining to genetic structure and function at the molecular level, with emphasis on eukaryotic organisms. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Zool 330 or Botany 330; Math 107; Chem 311 and 312; or approval of instructor. 435. Animal Behavior (4) A 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 approval of instructor. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 256 257 Continuing Education