268 269 DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Zoology Courses Required (22 Credit Hours) Zool 1110 Principles in Zoology I Zool 1120 Principles in Zoology II Zool 3720 Evolution or Botany 4113 Evolution of the Plant Kingdom 4 4 3 3 1110. Principles of Zoology I (4) A major’s introduction to the study of genetics, inheritance, and evolutionary processes. In addition, the diversity and comparative biology of non-vertebrate animals will be examined. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week. Zool 1990 (Zoology Orientation) must be taken concurrently with this course or Principles II. Elective Zoology Courses (minimum 8) 1120. Principles of Zoology II Select at least 8 credit hours at the 2000 level or above. A major’s introduction to cellular processes and the diversity and comparative biology of vertebrate animals. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 or Botany LS1105 or Micro LS2054. Zool 1990 (Zoology Orientation) must be taken concurrently with this course or Principles I. Required Support Courses Hist 3350 History & Philosophy of Science or Zool 2800 History of Life Sciences 3 3 (4) LS1370. Principles of Life Science The Department of Zoology maintains a DNA Laboratory on the first floor of the Science Laboratory Building in the College of Science. It is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment for DNA isolation and analysis. The laboratory is used for student course work, faculty-supervised student research, and faculty 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. This program is described earlier in this College of Science section of this catalog. URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Engineering, Geography, Geosciences, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) ZOOLOGY COURSES - ZOOL (3) A survey course recommended for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. 1990. Zoology Orientation (1) This seminar consists of faculty, staff, and professional presentations which will inform students of potential research opportunities in the department and career possibilities in the discipline. One hour a week. This course should be taken concurrently with Zool 1110 or 1120. 2100. Human Anatomy (4) Structure of the human body organs/systems. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week. 2200. Human Physiology (4) Functional consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which basic understanding of body functions is required. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week. 2800. History of Life Sciences (3) Examination of the ways in which interaction among personalities, instrumentation, and ideas shape the development of biology past, present, and future. Three lecture hours a week. 2900. Topics in Zoology (1-4) Variable topics related to zoology as announced in the class schedule; may include medical entomology, biostatistics, primatology, etc., and may be taught with a laboratory section. Prerequi- sites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. LS1010. Animal Biology (3) A non-major’s introduction to the challlenges faced by animals as they obtain and use materials, energy, and information from their environment. A central theme will be the diversity of responses resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will also consider mechanisms of inheritance and development. Three lecture/ discussion hours a week. LS1020. Human Biology (3) Survey course for non-Zoology majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, homeostasis, heredity, human evolution, and ecology. Implications pertaining to personal health, bioethical concerns, environmental issues, and their impact on society will be examined. Three lecture/discussion hours a week. 3200. Cell Biology (4) The study of the molecular composition of cells, their evolutionary origins, structural organization, functional variation, and regulatory control. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. Chemistry recommended. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Organic (1-4) Prerequisites vary and are determined by instructor. (4) Principles and concepts of classical and modern genetics. A course for biological science majors. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and Zool 1120, or approval of instructor. Algebra and Organic Chemistry strongly recommended. WEBER Si T: AUTE UN EV ERS I17T ¥ (2) A practical introduction to the kinds of biological information resources housed in academic libraries and how to find, use and interpret information in these sources. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: Eng EN2010. 3450. Ecology 4250. Radiation Biology (4) The study of harmful effects of radiation and practical applications of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, and beginning courses in chemistry and physics, or approval Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. 4300. Molecular Genetics (4) A cooperative learning approach to concepts, ideas, and issues Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. pertaining to genetic structure and function at the molecular level, with emphasis on eukaryotic organisms. Three lecture hours and 3470. Zoogeography one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Zool 3300, Math QL1050, Organic Chemistry, or approval of instructor. (3) The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 3500. Conservation Biology (3) The study of how biological principles and concepts are used in conservation. Major emphasis on the preservation and manage- ment of biodiversity. Connections between biological and societal issues are explored. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 3720. Evolution (3) The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, and 3300, or approval of instructor. 3730. Population Biology (3) Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, and 3300, or approval of instructor. 4060. Comparative Physiology Applied Science & (4) Principles and concepts of animal behavior emphasizing evolution of behavior, and the role of behavior in adaptations of animals to their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 4470. Wildlife Ecology (4) Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, and 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 4480. Aquatic Ecology (4) Study of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lecture hours and one 3hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, and Zool 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. (4) Survey of representative external and internal parasites of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Emphasis is on their ecology and epidemiology. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (4) A comparative and evolutionary approach to the study of the way animals function in a variety of environments. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. (3) Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, and 1120, or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. 4100. Vertebrate Embryology (5) A study of the principles and processes of embryological development in animals. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. (4) Microanatomical study of the structure and function of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human systems. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, either 2100 or 4050, or approval of instructor. 4210. Advanced Human 4350. Animal Behavior 4500. Parasitology 4050. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) Dissection-based, in-depth comparative study of vertebrate functional anatomy. Two lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 4120. Histology HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS of instructor. (4) Physiology (4) A study of vertebrate physiological processes with human emphasis, Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 3300. Genetics 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences focusing on cardiovascular, digestive, and neuromuscular systems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor; a minimum of one year of (preferably Organic) Chemistry. 4220. Neuroendocrinology (4) The study of the function of neural and hormonal control in animals, with emphasis on humans. Three lecture hours and one 3hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110, 1120, either 4050 or 4210, or approval of instructor. WEBER STATE 4600. Protozoology (4) Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of unicellular organisms. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 4640. Entomology (4) Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 4650. Ichthyology (4) Classification, ecology and biology of fishes and emphasis on local freshwater forms. Field trips required. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval BOTANY CHEM — GEOSCI MATH MATH ED MICRO PHSX ZOOL~=*# Social & Behavioral of instructor. 4660. Herpetology (4) Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. UNIVERSITY CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI