College of Science 601 ZOOL 1990 - Zoology Orientation Credits: (l) This seminar consists of faculty, staff, and professional presentations which will inform students of potential research opportunities in the department and career possibilities in the discipline. One hour a week. This course should be taken concurrently with ZOOL 1110 or ZOOL 1120 . ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Systematic study of the organs of the human body with cadaver-based laboratory. ZOOL 1020 or HTHS 1101 strongly recommended prior to enrollment. First semester students are discouraged from registering. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Full Sem, Online] Functional consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which a basic understanding of body functions is required. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week. ZOOL 2800 - History of Life Sciences Credits: (3) Examination of the ways in which interaction among personalities, instrumentation, and ideas shape the development of biology - past, present, and future. Three lecture hours a week. ZOOL 2900 - Topics in Zoology Credits: (1-4) Variable topics related to zoology as announced in the class schedule; may include medical entomology, biostatistics, primatology, etc., and may be taught with a laboratory section. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours. ZOOL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: vary and are determined by instructor. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours. ZOOL 3200 - Cell Biology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] The study of the molecular composition of cells, their evolutionary origins, structural organization, functional variation, and regulatory control. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and either the CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120 series or the CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 series, or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Principles and concepts of genetics with with an emphasis on animals, including humans. Includes classical genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and population genetics. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and MATH 1050 (or equivalent), or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3340 - Information Resources in the Life Sciences Credits: (2) A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 . Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Microbiology. ZOOL 3450 - Ecology Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. ZOOL 3470 - Zoogeography Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 3500 - Conservation Biology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog