Zoology Zoology General Information 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in academic libraries and how to find, use and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: English 102. 347. Zoogeography (3) The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lectures a week Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 372. Organic Evolution (4) The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Four lectures a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 373. Population Genetics and Ecology (3) Principles of Genetics and Ecology at the population level. Three lectures a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405; Zool NS230 or 330; or approval of the instructor. NS380. History of the Life Sciences (3) Personalities, science and ideas in the development of biology. Three lectures a week 381. Teaching Methods in the Life Sciences (4) Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum developments of high school biology. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 405. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5) Structure of representative types. Two lectures and three 3-hour labs a week Zool NS160 or equivalent 410. Vertebrate Embryology (5) Development of representative types. Three lectures and two 3- hour labs a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 412. Histology (5) The study of vertebrate tissues, identification and association with the main organs emphasized. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 420. Cell Physiology (5) Metabolic activities of organisms on cellular level. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week Prerequisite: A minimum of one year in Chemistry. Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 421, 422. Mammalian Physiology (5-5) A two-quarter study of vertebrate physiological processes on the organ level Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. A minimum of one year of Chemistry (preferably 311 series). Zool 422 cannot be taken without Zool 421. 423. Endocrinology (5) The study of the function of neural and hormonal control in animals, with emphasis on the human organism. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405 and Zool 420 or 421, or approval of instructor. 465. Ichthyology (4) Ecology and biology of fishes with emphasis on the population and community ecology of freshwater forms. Field trips required. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or by approval of instructor. 425. Radiation Biology (4) Training in the study of harmful effects of radiation and practical 466. Herpetology (4) applications of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Structure, classification, and biological relationships of amphibi- Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor, ans and reptiles. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week and beginning courses in Chemistry and Physics. Two lectures and two Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or by approval 3-hour labs a week of instructor. 435. Animal Behavior (4) Principles and concepts of animal behavior emphasizing evolution of behavior and the role of behavior in adaptations of animals to their environment Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 440. General Ecology (4) The physical and biological factors which influence living things. Three lectures and one lab or field trip a week Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 445. Animal Ecology (4) Principles and concepts of the interrelations of animals and their environment Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 447. Wildlife Ecology (4) Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 448. Aquatic Ecology (4) Study of the physical and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course. 450. Parasitology (5) Internal parasites of man and domestic animals, their structure and biology. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 455. Medical Entomology (4) The bionomics and control of arthropods affecting the health of man. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or by approval of instructor. 460. Protozoology (5) Structure, taxonomy and biology of the one-celled animals. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 464. Entomology (4) Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 467. Ornithology (4) The biology of birds including form, function, behavior and ecology. Lab emphasizes identification of Utah species. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab or a field trip each week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 468. Mammalogy (5) An introduction to the mammals with special reference to species found in Utah. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 474. Vertebrate Phylogeny (3) An introduction to some possible lines of descent for the major vertebrate groups. Three lectures a week Prerequisite: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 475. Man and the Primates (3) An introduction to fossil as well as living primates with an emphasis on possible evolutionary relationships. Three lectures a week Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 480. Problems in Zoology (1-5) Directed individual research in zoology. Prerequisites: Zoology NS211 and NS212 or 405, and approval of instructor* 483. Readings in Zoology (1-5) Directed individual readings in the general area of zoology. Specific topic selected in consultation with instructor. Prerequisites: Zoology NS211 and NS212 or 405, and approval of instructor.* 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Open to all students in the Zoology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department The course objective for each student will be developed by the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participant will be shared by the employer, student and the department Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 495. Field Zoology (1-3) Credit to be given in this course for study conducted on an extended, organized field trip under proper supervision. Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405, or approval of instructor. 497. Senior Thesis (2) An extended, individual research project planned and completed under faculty supervision. Normally, two or three quarters of research will precede registration for this course. Culmination is a written and oral report of results obtained. Prerequisites: Senior class standing and Zool NS211 and NS212 or 405. 498. Research Design (2) A basic course in the design of scientific experiments and the application of the scientific method to same. Prerequisite: Minimum of two upper division Zoology classes. 499. Seminar (1) Presentations and discussion concerning a particular topic in Zoology. Prerequisites: Zool NS211 and NS212, or 405, or approval of instructor. One quarter required. 503. Zoology for Teachers (3-5) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another Zoology course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. *No more than 5 combined hours of Zool 480 and 483 may count toward the major. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 180 181 Continuing Education