302 DEPARTMENT Zoology Chair: Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Tara Archer 801-626-6165 Professors: J. Neil Jensen, Ron A. Meyers, Robert K Okazaki, Kent Van De Graaff, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professors: John F. Cavitt, Jonathan B. Clark, John F. Mull; Assistant Professors: Diego Bemal, Nicole Okazaki, Barbara Trask toology is the study of animals. It includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells, to field examinations of natural populations. Some zoologists focus their studies on a specific group of animals; others specialize on problems or processes, such as those in physiology or genetics, which are common to many groups. Zoologists have made many important contributions to our understanding of the natural world. Furthermore, they benefit humankind through their work in areas such as medicine and environmental conservation. Although our majors pursue several tracks, many are involved in premedical 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 their 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 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. Zoology Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) » 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. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 41 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 Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor 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 B.S. Degree Zoology Courses Required (29 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 1990 Zoology Orientation (1) 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 4060, ZOOL 4210 or ZOOL 4220 may be counted, whichever one was not taken as the requted cowse. 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) *Ifnot taken as a requted cowse 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 requtement only if it is additional to the 1 credit requted for the major. Weber State University 20 05 - 2006 Catalog