552 Course Descriptions Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education (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 (4) F, Sp 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 (3) F, Sp 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 (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 (4) 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 (4) 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 (4) Micro anatomical 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 (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. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110, ZOOL 1120, and ZOOL 2200, or approval of instructor; a minimum of one year of (preferably Organic) Chemistry. ZOOL 4220 - Endocrinology (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 (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 (4) 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 (4) 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. ZOOL 4470 - Wildlife Ecology and Management (4) Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110, ZOOL 1120, and ZOOL 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. ZOOL 4480 - Aquatic Ecology (4) Study of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110, ZOOL 1120, and ZOOL 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. ZOOL 4490 - Tropical Marine Ecology (4) Study of the physical, chemical and biological interactions of tropical marine ecosystems, including open oceans, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Intensive, three-week, full-time field course taught in the tropics. Independent projects required. Must be able to snorkel or SCUBA dive. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110,1120, and 3450, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4500 - Parasitology (4) Survey of representative external and internal parasites of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Emphasis is on their ecology and epidemiology. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. ZOOL 4600 - Protozoology (4) Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of unicellular organisms. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 4640 - Entomology (4) Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. 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