College of Science 623 management of biodiversity. Connections between biological and societal issues are explored. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL mo and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to apreservice science teacher's education coursework. ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3730 - Population Biology Credits: (3) Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 3300 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4050 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Dissection-based, in-depth comparative study of vertebrate functional anatomy. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4100 -Vertebrate Embryology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of the principles and processes of embryological development in animals. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4120 - Histology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Microanatomical study of the structure and function of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human systems. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , either ZOOL 2100 or ZOOL 4050 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4210 - Advanced Human Physiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 2200 , or approval of instructor; a minimum of one year of (preferably Organic) Chemistry. ZOOL 4220 - Endocrinology Credits: (4) The comparative study of the function of the cells, tissues, glands, and organs that secrete hormones and how these hormones affect the physiology of organisms, from invertebrates to vertebrates. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , and either ZOOL 2200 or ZOOL 3600 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4250 - Radiation Biology Credits: (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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and beginning courses in chemistry and physics, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A laboratory-based investigation of the molecular properties of the genetic material, including its structure, expression and evolution. Emphasis on applications and the genetics of humans. Three lecture/lab hours and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 3300 , CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4350 - Animal Behavior Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog