May 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] alternate

    A laboratory-based investigation of the molecular properties of the genetic material, including its structure, expression and evolution. Emphasis on applications and the genetics of humans. Three lecture/lab hours and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 3300 , CHEM 1210  and CHEM 1220 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4350 - Animal Behavior

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] alternate

    Principles and concepts of animal behavior emphasizing evolution of behavior, and the role of behavior in adaptations of animals to their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4470 - Wildlife Ecology and Management

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] alternate

    Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 3450 , or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
  
  • ZOOL 4480 - Aquatic Ecology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] alternate

    Study of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 3450 , or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
  
  • ZOOL 4490 - Tropical Marine Ecology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    Study of the physical, chemical and biological interactions of tropical marine ecosystems, including open oceans, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Intensive, three-week, full-time field course taught in the tropics. Independent projects required. Must be able to snorkel or SCUBA dive. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110, 1120, and 3450, or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4500 - Parasitology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    Survey of representative external and internal parasites of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Emphasis is on their ecology and epidemiology. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods

    Credits: (3)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]

    Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Cross-listed with BTNY, CHEM, GEO, MICR, & PHYS 4570.
  
  • ZOOL 4600 - Protozoology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of unicellular organisms. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4640 - Entomology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Summer [Full Sem]

    Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4650 - Ichthyology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] alternate

    Classification, ecology and biology of fishes and emphasis on local freshwater forms. Field trips required. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4660 - Herpetology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem] alternate

    Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4670 - Ornithology

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] alternate

    The biology of birds including form, function, behavior and ecology. Lab emphasizes identification of Utah species. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or a field trip each week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4680 - Mammalogy

    Credits: (4)
    Typically taught:
    Spring [Full Sem] alternate

    An introduction to the mammals with special reference to species found in Utah. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
  
  • ZOOL 4800 - Problems in Zoology

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Directed individual research in zoology guided by faculty member. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , and approval of instructor. No more than 4 hours of ZOOL 4800 may count toward the major.  May be repeated up to 12 credit hours for university credit.
  
  • ZOOL 4820 - Human Physiology Laboratory Teaching Assistant

    Credits: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [1st Blk, 2nd Blk]


    Students selected to be Laboratory Teaching Assistants (Lab TA) will help in the Human Physiology laboratories.  Under the teacher’s supervision, they (two teaching assistants per class) will address classes of up to 30 students.  They will help set up the instruments, present background information, run the experiments and assess the student’s learning by giving and grading short quizzes. Prerequisite: Students will need to have taken the Human Physiology class (ZOOL 2200 ) and laboratory (ZOOL 2200L) and obtained a minimum of a B+ in the class.  Students will need to apply for one of the positions.  Approval to be a Laboratory Teaching Assistant will be at the teacher’s descretion.
  
  • ZOOL 4830 - Readings in Zoology

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [Full Sem]
    Summer [Full Sem]


    Directed individual readings in the general area of zoology. Specific topic selected in consultation with faculty member. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 , and approval of instructor. 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 up to 12 credit hours for university credit.
  
  • 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 up to 12 credit hours for university credit.
  
  • ZOOL 4900 - Topics in Zoology

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    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 up to 12 credit hours for university credit.
  
  • ZOOL 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    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)
    Typically taught:
    Check with Department

    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 project 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.  Instructor approval required. Prerequisite: thesis committee approved research proposal, advanced class standing, and ZOOL 1110  and ZOOL 1120 
  
  • ZOOL 4980 - Research Design

    Credits: (2)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    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: (1)
    Typically taught:
    Fall [Full Sem]
    Spring [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. May be repeated up to 3 credit hours for university credit.
  
  • ZOOL 5030G - Zoology for Teachers

    Credits: (1-4)
    Typically taught:
    Not currently offered

    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 3 times up to 4 credits. Contract must be approved by instructor, Department Chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
 

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