354 Advisement Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Biology Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 38-44 or either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Biology Composite Teaching major also will satisfy general education requirements: MICRLS/SI2054, GEO PS/SI1110, CHEM PS/SI1110 or CHEMPS/SI1210, PHYS PS/SI1010, CHF SS1500, COMM HU1020, and MATH QL1050. Course Requirements for BS Degree Biological Science Courses Required (46 credit hours) BTNY SI2104 BTNYSI2114 MCRLS/SI2054 ZOOL Sill 10/1120 ZOOL 2200 or ZOOL 4060 ZOOL 3300 ZOOL 3720 or BTNY 4113 BTNY 3454 or ZOOL 3450 or MCR 3154 BTNY 2600 or MCR 2600 or ZOOL 2600 Plant Form and Function (4) Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) Principles of Mcrobiology (4) Principles of Zoology I & II (8) Human Physiology (4) Comparative Physiology (4) Genetics (4) Evolution (3) Plant Evolution (3) Plant Ecology (4) Ecology (4) Microbial Ecology (4) Laboratory Safely (1) Laboratory Safely (1) Laboratory Safely (1) BTNY/ZOOL/MCR 3000+ Electives (3) BTNY 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or MCR 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) or ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) ZOOL 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or BTNY 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) or MCR 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) BTNY 4800 Independent Research (1) or MCR 4800 Independent Research (1) or ZOOL 4800 Independent Research (1) Support Courses Required (23-25 credit hours) CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & CHEM SI1120 Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry (5) or CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry I & II (10) GEO PS/SI1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) PHYS PS/SI1010 Elementary Physics (3) or PHYS PS/SI2010 College Physics I (5) MATH QL1050 College Algebra (4) HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) It is recommended that more advanced courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry be taken, especially if graduate studies are planned. These should be discussed in advance with the advisor. Zoology departmental honors Please contact the Zoology Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses. » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Honors credit for any Zoology course numbered above 3000. In addition, complete the senior seminar with Zoology department Honors credit and the Zoology thesis. Zoology MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 19 credit hours in Zoology courses. Course Requirements for Minor Zoology Courses Required (19 Credit Hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) ZOOL 3720 Evolution (3) Elective Zoology Courses (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours of Zoology courses at or above the 2000 level. Biology teaching minor This minor replaces and is a consolidation of the Botany and Zoology Teaching Minors. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used towards the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 47 credit hours. Students who select the Biology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Biology Teaching Minor Science Courses Required (39 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) BTNY SI2014 Plant Form and Function (4) BTNY SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) MCR LS/SI2054 Principles of Mcrobiology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) ZOOL 4060 Comparative Physiology (4) or ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) MCR 3154 Microbial Ecology or BTNY 3454 Plant Ecology or ZOOL 3450 Ecology (4) BTNY/MICRO/ZOOL 3570 Foundations of Science Teaching (3) BTNY/MICRO/ZOOL 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) BTNY/MICR/ZOOL 2600 Lab safety (1) Required Support Courses (8 credit hours) HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) CHEM PS/SI1110 Elementary Chemistry or CHEM PS/SI1210 Principles of Chemistry I (5) Biotechnician Training Program associate of science and certificate The Department of Zoology participates with the Departments of Botany and Mcrobiology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. This program is described earlier in this College of Science section of this catalog. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog