335 Although our majors pursue several tracks, many are involved in pre-medical professional training. We have an excellent record of placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs. The faculty strongly encourage majors to pursue guided research, particularly through the department's thesis program. All students are urged to consult with the department early in thdr education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate advisor who can offer course and career suggestions. DNA Laboratory The Department of Zoology maintains a DNA Laboratory on the first floor of the Sdence Laboratory building in the College of Sdence. It is a modern fadlity 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. Zoology Major bachelors degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C-" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. Zoology majors must have a grade of "C-" or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above) - 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 17). There are no spedal admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: ZOOL LS1010, LSI020, and LSI370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Course Requirements for BS Degree Zoology Courses Required (28 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 3200 Cell Biology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology (4) or ZOOL 4210 Advanced Human Physiology (4) or ZOOL 4220 Endocrinology (4) ZOOL 4990 Seminar (1) Elective Zoology Courses (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 upper division credit hours. Only one of ZOOL was not taken as the required course. ZOOL 3340 Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) ZOOL 3470 Zoogeography (3) ZOOL 3500 Conservation Biology (3) ZOOL 3730 Population Biology (3) ZOOL 4050 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) ZOOL 4100 Vertebrate Embryology (4) ZOOL 4120 Histology (4) ZOOL 4060* Comparative Physiology (4) ZOOL 4210* Advanced Human Physiology (4) ZOOL 4220* Endocrinology (4) If not taken as a required course ZOOL 4250 Radiation Biology (4) ZOOL 4300 Molecular Genetics (4) ZOOL 4350 Animal Behavior (4) ZOOL 4470 Wildlife Ecology and Management (4) ZOOL 4480 Aquatic Ecology (4) ZOOL 4500 Parasitology (4) ZOOL 4600 Protozoology (4) ZOOL 4640 Entomology (4) ZOOL 4650 Ichthyology (4) ZOOL 4660 Herpetology (4) ZOOL 4670 Ornithology (4) ZOOL 4680 Mammalogy (4) ZOOL 4800* Problems in Zoology (1-4) ZOOL 4830* Readings in Zoology (1-4) ZOOL 4890* Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) No more than 4 combined hours of ZOOL 4800, ZOOL 4830, or ZOOL 4890 may count toward the major. ZOOL 4900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) ZOOL 4920 Short Courses, Workshops, etc. (1-4) ZOOL 4950 Field Zoology (1-3) ZOOL 4970 Thesis (2) ZOOL 4980 Research Design (2) ZOOL 4990* Seminar (1) *ZOOL 4990 may count toward fulfilling the elective hours requirement only if it is additional to the 1 credit requiredfor the major. Other Zoology Courses These do not qualify as Zoology electives. ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) ZOOL 2800 History of Life Sdences (3) ZOOL 2900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) ZOOL 2920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1 -4) Support Courses Required CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) & CHEM 2310/2320* Organic Chemistry (10) CHEM 3070 may be taken instead of CHEM 2320. Pre-medical professional students should take CHEM 1210/1220 and CHEM 2310/2320. MATH QL1050 or MATH QL1080 or MATH QL1210 College Algebra (4) Pre-Calculus (5) Calculus (4) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREEREQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heafth Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL- Social S Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog