College of Science 621 Choose any two (2) Botany or Microbiology courses from the list below. Approval must be obtained from the Botany and Microbiology Department Chair before taking Botany and Microbiology courses numbered 3000 and above. Ecology- oriented students should take at least one Botany class, and Pre-medical prof essional students should take at least one Microbiology class. BTNY 1203 LS - Plant Biology Credits: (3) BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4) BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4) BTNY 2303 - Ethnobotany Credits: (3) BTNY 3105 - Anatomy and Morphology of Vascular Plants Credits: (5) BTNY 3204 - Plant Physiology Credits: (4) BTNY 3214 - Soils Credits: (4) BTNY 3454 - Plant Ecology Credits: (4) BTNY 3504 - Mycology Credits: (4) BTNY 3514 - Algology Credits: (4) BTNY 3523 - Marine Biology Credits: (3) BTNY 3624 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants Credits: (4) BTNY 4113 - Plant Evolution Credits: (3) MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) MICR 3053 - Microbiological Procedures Credits: (3) MICR 3203 - The Immune System in Health & Disease Credits: (3) MICR 3254 - Immunology Credits: (4) MICR 3305 - Medical Microbiology Credits: (5) MICR 3484 - Environmental Microbiology Credits: (4) MICR 3502 - Environmental Health Credits: (2) MICR 3853 - Food Microbiology Credits: (3) MICR 4054 - Microbial Physiology Credits: (4) MICR 4252 - Cell Culture Credits: (2) MICR 4554 - Virology Credits: (4) Other Zoology Courses These do not count toward the major, but courses numbered 3000 or higher count as upper-division credits for the Bachelor of Science Degree. • ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 2800 - History of Life Sciences Credits: (3) • ZOOL 2900 - Topics in Zoology Credits: (1-4) • ZOOL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) • ZOOL 3340 - Information Resources in the Life Sciences Credits: (2) Special Emphases Pre-Medical Professional Training Students considering application to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, optometry, and pharmacy schools should consult the beginning of the College of Science section of this catalog. Furthermore, they should meet with the advisors of these programs, each of whom is listed in that section. The Department of Zoology offers lower and upper level courses that provide superb training for examinations such as the Medical College Admissions Test, as well as medical school courses. Students should meet with the appropriate advisor for specific course suggestions. Ecological/Environmental Training Students interested in ecologically or environmentally oriented careers should follow the Zoology major and select courses to fill their elective requirements from the following: Zoology Course Electives • ZOOL 3500 - Conservation Biology Credits: (3) • ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4470 - Wildlife Ecology and Management Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4480 - Aquatic Ecology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4640 - Entomology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4650 - Ichthyology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4660 - Herpetology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4670 - Ornithology Credits: (4) • ZOOL 4680 - Mammalogy Credits: (4) Support Course Electives in Botany • BTNY 3624 - Taxonomy of Vascular Plants Credits: (4) • BTNY 3473 - Plant Geography Credits: (3) Students desiring employment as a conservation officer should minor in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement concentration (see Department of Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Students desiring a career as a wildlife biologist or wildlife manager, or intending to pursue advanced studies in ecology or conservation biology following graduation (MS or PhD degrees), should minor in Botany. (Consult with the department secretary at 801-626- 6165 for information about the advisor of this program.) Zoology (BIS) • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C -" or better in courses used toward the Zoology Emphasis in BIS. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours in Zoology courses. Advisement Students must have their Zoology BIS Emphasis contract approved by the departmental advisor and the BIS program coordinator. Call 801-626-6165 for the departmental advisor's contact information. (Also refer to the Departmental Advisor Referral List.) Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Zoology Courses Required (11 credit hours) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) • ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3) Zoology BIS Emphasis Electives (7 credit hours) Select 7 credit hours of approved upper division Zoology courses (numbered 3000 and above). ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy Credits: (4) and ZOOL 2200 — Human Physiology Credits: (4) may be used at half credit (2 credit hours per each) to fulfill elective credit hours in the Zoology BIS Emphasis. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog