278 279 Zool 340 Library Research Methods in Biology3 Zool 347 Zoogeography 3 Zool 350 Conservation Biology 4 Zool 372 Evolution 4 Zool 373 Population Genetics & Ecology 3 Zool 405 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 5 Zool 410 Vertebrate Embryology 5 Zool 412 Histology 5 Zool 420 Cell Physiology 5 Zool 421 Mammalian Physiology 5 Zool 422 Mammalian Physiology 5 Zool 423 Endocrinology 5 Zool 425 Radiation Biology 4 Zool 430 Molecular Genetics 5 Zool 435 Animal Behavior 4 Zool 447 Wildlife Ecology 4 Zool 448 Aquatic Ecology 4 Zool 450 Parasitology 4 Zool 455 Medical Entomology 4 Zool 460 Protozoology 5 Zool 464 Entomology 4 Zool 465 Ichthyology 4 Zool 466 Herpetology 4 Zool 467 Ornithology 4 Zool 468 Mammalogy 5 Zool 475 Primatology 3 Zool 489 Cooperative Work Experience 1-5 Zool 492 Short Courses, Workshops... 1-5 Zool 495 Field Zoology 1-3 Zool 497 Thesis 2 Zool 498 Research Design 2 Zool 499 Seminar 1 ZOOLOGY «;**-.«« TEACHING MINOR 111 » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 36 credit hours. Students who select the Zoology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses required (27 credit hours) Zool LSI 60 General Zoology 5 Zool 211 Invertebrate Zoology 5 Zool 212 Vertebrate Zoology 5 Zool 345 General Ecology 4 Zool 457 Science Teaching Methods 4 Zool 464 Entomology 4 Elective Zoology Courses (minimum 6) Select at least 2 courses from the following. Zool LS201 Human Physiology 5 Zool 330 Genetics 5 Zool 347 Zoogeography 3 Zool 350 Conservation Biology 4 Zool 372 Evolution 4 Zool 405 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 5 Zool 410 Vertebrate Embryology 5 Zool 420 Cell Physiology 5 Zool 421 Mammalian Physiology 5 Zool 422 Mammalian Physiology 5 Zool 423 Endocrinology 5 Zool 425 Radiation Biology 4 Zool 448 Aquatic Ecology 4 Zool Zool Zool Zool Zool Zool Zool Zool 450 460 465 466 467 468 474 475 Parasitology Protozoology Ichthyology Herpetology . Ornithology Mammalogy Vertebrate Phylogeny Primatology 4 5 4 4 4 5 3 3 Required Support Course Hist 341 or Zool 280 History & Philosophy of Science 5 History of the Life Sciences 3 DNA LABORATORY 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 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE AND CERTIFICATE 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, Geoscience, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this 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. Recommended for students intending to major in elementary education. LSI60. 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 Zool LSI80, Zool LS201, Zool 202 and Zool LS230. Five hours of lecture a 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 a 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 Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. LS202. Human Anatomy (4) Su, 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. Five hours of lecture a week. 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. Three hours of lecture a week. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) To provide flexibility and to meet 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) A This seminar consists of faculty presentations which will inform students of potential research opportunities in the department and career possibilities in the discipline. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this course during their sophomore year. One hour a week. 330. Genetics (5) A, W, S Principles and concepts of modern genetics. A course for biological science majors. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and Zool 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: ZoolLS211 and Zool 212, 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. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: Engl 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 lecture hours a week. Zool 211 and Zool 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 lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and Zool 212, or approval of instructor. 372. Evolution (4) W, S The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Four lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and Zool 212, or approval of instructor. 373. Population Genetics and Ecology (3) S Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and Zool 212; Zool LS230 or Zool 330; or approval of the instructor. 405. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) W Dissection-based, in-depth comparative study of vertebrate functional anatomy. Three lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and Zool 212 or approval of instructor. 410. Vertebrate Embryology (5) 5 Embryonic development of representative types. Three lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and Zool 212, or approval of instructor. 412. Histology (5) A The study of vertebrate tissues, identification and association with the main organs emphasized. Three lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Zool 201 or (Zool 420 or Zool 421), Zool 211 and Zool 212, or approval of instructor. 420. Cell Physiology (5) 5 Metabolic activities of organisms on cellular level. Three lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: A minimum of one year in Chemistry. Zool 211 and Zool 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 lecture hours and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisites: Zool 211 and 212, or approval of instructor. A minimum of one year of Chemistry (preferably Chem 311 series). Zool 422 cannot be taken without Zool 421. Courses are registered for separately, and Zool 421 can be taken without 422. 423. Endocrinology (5) S The study of the function of neural and hormonal control in animals, with emphasis on humans. Four lecture hours and one 3- hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Zool 211 and Zool 212, and Zool 420 or Zool 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 Zool 212, or approval of instructor, and beginning courses in Chemistry and Physics. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. 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