620 College of Science • ZOOL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) • ZOOL 4830 - Readings in Zoology Credits: (1-4) • ZOOL 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-4) Special Emphases Pre-Medical Professional Training Students considering application to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, optometry, and pharmacy schools should consult the beginning of the College of Science section of this catalog. Furthermore, they should meet with the advisors of these programs, each of whom is listed in that section. The Department of Zoology offers lower and upper level courses that provide superb training for examinations such as the Medical College Admissions Test, as well as medical school courses. Students should meet with the appropriate advisor for specific course suggestions. Ecological/Environmental Training Students interested in ecologically or environmentally oriented careers should follow the Zoology major and select courses to fill their elective requirements from the following: Zoology Course Electives • ZOOL 3500 - Conservation Biology Credits: (3) • ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4470 - Wildlife Ecology and Management Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4480 - Aquatic Ecology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4640 - Entomology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4650 - Ichthyology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4660 - Herpetology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4670 - Ornithology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4680 - Mammalogy Credits: (4) Support Course Electives in Botany • BTNY 3624 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants Credits: (4) • BTNY 3473 - Plant Geography Credits: (3) Students desiring employment as a conservation officer should minor in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement concentration (see Department of Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Students desiring a career as a wildlife biologist or wildlife manager, or intending to pursue advanced studies in ecology or conservation biology following graduation (MS or PhD degrees), should minor in Botany. (Consult with the department secretary at 801-626- 6165 for information about the advisor of this program.) Zoology (BIS) Grade Requirements: A grade of "C -" or better in courses used toward the Zoology Emphasis in BIS. Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours in Zoology courses. Advisement Students must have their Zoology BIS Emphasis contract approved by the departmental advisor and the BIS program coordinator. Call 801-626-6165 for the departmental advisor's contact information. (Also refer to the Departmental Advisor Referral List.) Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Zoology Courses Required (11 credit hours) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3) Zoology BIS Emphasis Electives (7 credit hours) Select 7 credit hours of approved upper division Zoology courses (numbered 3000 and above). ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) and ZOOL 2200 — Human Physiology Credits: (4) may be used at half credit (2 credit hours per each) to fulfill elective credit hours in the Zoology BIS Emphasis. Zoology Minor 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 (11 Credit Hours) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3) Zoology Minor Elective Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Biology Teaching Minor This minor replaces and is a consolidation of the Botany and Zoology Teaching Minors. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 47 credit hours. Students who select the Biology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Biology Teaching Minor Science Courses Required (39 credit hours) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) • BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4) • BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4) • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology Credits: (4) or Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog