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ZOOL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
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 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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ZOOL 3200 - Cell Biology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
The study of the molecular composition of cells, their evolutionary origins, structural organization, functional variation, and regulatory control. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and either the CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1120 series or the CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 series, or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Principles and concepts of genetics with with an emphasis on animals, including humans. Includes classical genetics, molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and population genetics. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and MATH 1050 (or equivalent), or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3340 - Information Resources in the Life Sciences Credits: (2)
A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 . Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Microbiology.
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ZOOL 3450 - Ecology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
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ZOOL 3470 - Zoogeography Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3500 - Conservation Biology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The study of how biological principles and concepts are used in conservation. Major emphasis on the preservation and management of biodiversity. Connections between biological and societal issues are explored. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
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ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A comparative and evolutionary approach to the study of the way animals function in a variety of environments. Three lecture hours and one three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 3730 - Population Biology Credits: (3)
Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 3300 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4050 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Dissection-based, in-depth comparative study of vertebrate functional anatomy. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4100 - Vertebrate Embryology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the principles and processes of embryological development in animals. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4120 - Histology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Microanatomical study of the structure and function of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human systems. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , either ZOOL 2100 or ZOOL 4050 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4210 - Advanced Human Physiology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of vertebrate physiological processes with human emphasis, focusing on cardiovascular, digestive, and neuromuscular systems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and ZOOL 2200 , or approval of instructor; a minimum of one year of (preferably Organic) Chemistry.
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ZOOL 4220 - Endocrinology Credits: (4)
The comparative study of the function of the cells, tissues, glands, and organs that secrete hormones and how these hormones affect the physiology of organisms, from invertebrates to vertebrates. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 , and either ZOOL 2200 or ZOOL 3600 , or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4250 - Radiation Biology Credits: (4)
The study of harmful effects of radiation and practical applications of radioactive tracer techniques to biological problems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL 1110 , ZOOL 1120 , and beginning courses in chemistry and physics, or approval of instructor.
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ZOOL 4300 - Molecular Genetics Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4350 - Animal Behavior Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4470 - Wildlife Ecology and Management Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4480 - Aquatic Ecology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4490 - Tropical Marine Ecology Credits: (4)
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.
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ZOOL 4500 - Parasitology Credits: (4)
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.
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ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
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.
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ZOOL 4600 - Protozoology Credits: (4)
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.
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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.
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ZOOL 4650 - Ichthyology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4660 - Herpetology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4670 - Ornithology Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
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.
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ZOOL 4680 - Mammalogy Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ZOOL 4900 - Topics in Zoology Credits: (1-4)
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.
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ZOOL 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
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.
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ZOOL 4950 - Field Zoology Credits: (1-3)
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.
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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. Prerequisite: thesis committee approved research proposal, advanced class standing, and ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 .
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ZOOL 4980 - Research Design Credits: (2)
A basic course in the design and analysis of scientific experiments. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: minimum of two upper division Zoology courses.
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ZOOL 4990 - Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [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.
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ZOOL 5030 - Zoology for Teachers Credits: (1-4)
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. Contract must be approved by instructor, Department Chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
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