604 College of Science the major but may count toward the upper division credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. ZOOL 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Academic credit for employment in career area related to zoology guided by specific written contract design by student, employer, and Zoology Department Chair. Open to all students; requires approval by Department Chair. ZOOL 4830 and ZOOL 4890 do not count toward the major but may count toward the upper division credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. ZOOL 4900 - 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 for a maximum of 4 credit hours. ZOOL 4920 - 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 for a maximum of 4 credit hours. ZOOL 4950 - Field Zoology Credits: (1-3) Study conducted on an extended, supervised field trip. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. ZOOL 4970 - Thesis Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] An extended, individual research proj ect planned and completed under faculty supervision. Normally, two semesters of research (ZOOL 4800 ) will precede registration for this course. Culmination is an oral and written report of results obtained, with the final draft of the latter being due two weeks prior to the beginning of final exam week. Prerequisite: thesis committee approved research proposal, advanced class standing, and ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 . ZOOL 4980 - Research Design Credits: (2) A basic course in the design and analysis of scientific experiments. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: minimum of two upper division Zoology courses. ZOOL 4990 - Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Presentations and discussion concerning a specific topic in zoology. One semester required. May be repeated to fulfill one additional credit of Zoology elective hours if taken beyond the one credit hour required for the major. One hour a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. ZOOL 5030 - Zoology for Teachers Credits: (1-4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another Zoology course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduating credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, Department Chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog