305 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 LSI010, LS1020, and LS1370. 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 or ZOOL 4210 or ZOOL 4220 ZOOL 4990 Comparative Physiology (4) Advanced Human Physiology (4) Endocrinology (4) 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 required course. 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 required course ZOOL 4250 ZOOL 4300 ZOOL 4350 ZOOL 4470 ZOOL 4480 ZOOL 4500 ZOOL 4600 ZOOL 4640 ZOOL 4650 ZOOL 4660 ZOOL 4670 ZOOL 4680 ZOOL 4800* ZOOL 4830* ZOOL 4890* Radiation Biology (4) Molecular Genetics (4) Animal Behavior (4) Wildlife Ecology and Management (4) Aquatic Ecology (4) Parasitology (4) Protozoology (4) Entomology (4) Ichthyology (4) Herpetology (4) Ornithology (4) Mammalogy (4) Problems in Zoology (1-4) Readings in Zoology (1-4) 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 requirement only if it is additional to the 1 credit requiredfor the major. Other Zoology Courses These do not qualify as Zoology electives. ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) ZOOL 2800 History of Life Sciences (3) ZOOL 2900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) ZOOL 2920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1 -4) Support Courses Required CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) & CHEM 2310/2320* Organic Chemistry (10) CHEM 3070 may be taken instead of CHEM 2320. Premedical professional students should take CHEM 1210/1220 and CHEM 2310/2320. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED JnteraVsciolinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & Econ MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL" Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS PHIL PSY SW GERT SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006 - 2007 Catalog