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Show Zoology College of General Informatioi 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 approval of instructor. 480. Problems in Zoology (1-5) A, W, S Directed individual research in zoology. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, 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, and approval of instructor.* 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, S 492. Short Courses, Workshops, 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 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. 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 discussions concerning a particular topic in Zoology. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, 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. Social and Behavioral Sciences The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences provides several avenues to academic, professional, and vocational competence. Besides specific courses preparing students for a broad variety of occupational categories, general education classes furnish an extensive breadth of knowledge and a keen appreciation for moral, intellectual, and aesthetic values. Although stressing breadth of education, curricula of the College afford enough specialization and career education to prepare students for enrollment in professional schools and graduate programs or for participation in various occupational classifications immediately upon graduation. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Department/Area Listing: Criminal Justice 260 Economics 263 History 265 Political Science & Philosophy 270 Psychology 275 Social Work & Gerontology 279 Sociology & Anthropology 283 Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) 289 Military Science 292 Naval Science 294 Dean: Richard Sadler Location: Social Science Building, Room 270 Telephone Contact: JoAnn Reynolds 626-6232 Degrees Offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs are offered in the following areas: • Criminal Justice • Political Science* • General Economics • Psychology* • Gerontology • Social Work* • History* • Sociology* * Teaching majors are also available Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science composite degree program offered in: • Social Science Associate of Science degree program offered in: • Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree program offered in: • Archaeology (Technician) Business & Economics Education Minors are offered in: • Aerospace Studies • • Anthropology • • Asian Studies « • Criminal Justice « • Latin American Studies • Legal Studies » Military Science • Naval Science Health Professions • Economics « • Gerontology « • Philosophy • Political Science* • History* * • Psychology * • Sociology * Science * Teaching minors are also available. 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