284 285 Sophomore Fall Sophomore Spring Zool 1120 ChemPSlllO HU Gen Ed Zool 2800 Total Hours 4 5 3-4 3 15-16 Zool2200 Chem 1120 SS Gen Ed Geosci PSlllO Total Hours Junior Fall Junior Spring 4 5 3 3 15 Junior Slimmer Zool3300 Zool3450 HU Gen Ed Total Hours 3-4 11-12 Botany 3624 4 Zool3720 3 Life Sci Elective 3-4 Total Hours 10-11 Educ Level 1 Total Hours 10 10 Senior Fall Senior Spring Zool4570 Educ Level 2 Life Sci Elective Total Hours 3 9 3-4 15-16 Educ Level 3 Total Hours 12 12 Zoology DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 26 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major, of which at least 30 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit for any Zoology course numbered above 3000.* In addition, complete the senior seminar with Zoology department Honors credit and the Zoology thesis. 'Permission from the course professor should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Zoology iT JMliAlii iigiTIiTriTi ate rt^iiwi »■<" » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Zoology courses. Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (19 Credit Hours) Zool 1110 Principles of Zoology I 4 Zool 1120 Principles of Zoology II 4 Zool 3720 Evolution 3 Elective Zoology Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Zoology TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 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 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 Elective Zoology Courses (minimum 8) Select at least 8 credit hours at the 2000 level or above. Required Support Courses Hist or Zool 3350 History & Philosophy of Science 2800 History of Life Sciences 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 EMPHASIS 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 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. 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. 1120. Principles of Zoology II (4) 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 LSI 105 or Micro LS2054. Zool 1990 (Zoology Orientation) must be taken concurrently with this course or Principles I. LS1370. Principles of Life Science (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, primatol- ogy, etc., and may be taught with a laboratory section. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. 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. Organic Chemistry recommended. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites vary and are determined by instructor. 3300. Genetics (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 mstructor. Algebra and Organic Chemistry strongly recommended. 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (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: Engl EN2010. 3450. Ecology (4) Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110 and 1120, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 3470. Zoogeography (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 management 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. 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. 4060. Comparative Physiology (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. 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. 4120. Histology (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 Physiology (4) A study of vertebrate physiological processes with human emphasis, 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 3- hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool 1110,1120, either 4050 or 4210, or approval of instructor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Sciences Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts * Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business xmaW'-: MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Heir!* Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social S Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University