A non-major's introduction to the challenges faced by animals as they obtain and use materials, energy, and information from their environment. A central theme will be the diversity of responses resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will also consider mechanisms of inheritance and development. Three lecture/discussion hours a week.
Survey course for non-Zoology majors. Course content includes basic structure and function of the human body, homeostasis, heredity, human evolution, and ecology. Implications pertaining to personal health, bioethical concerns, environmental issues, and their impact on society will be examined. Three lecture/discussion hours a week.
A major's introduction to the study of genetics, inheritance, and evolutionary processes. In addition, the diversity and comparative biology of non-vertebrate animals will be examined. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week.
A major's introduction to cellular processes and the diversity and comparative biology of vertebrate animals. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL SI1110 or permission of instructor.
A survey course recommended for elementary education majors. Course content includes cells, cell chemistry, genetics, plant and animal anatomy, plant and animal classification, physiology, immune systems, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Two lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week.
This seminar consists of faculty, staff, and professional presentations which will inform students of potential research opportunities in the department and career possibilities in the discipline. One hour a week. This course should be taken concurrently with ZOOL SI1110 or SI1120.
Structure of the human body organs/systems. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week.
Functional consideration of the human body. Recommended for all curricula for which a basic understanding of body functions is required. Three lecture hours and one 2-hour lab a week.
Examination of the ways in which interaction among personalities, instrumentation, and ideas shape the development of biology - past, present, and future. Three lecture hours a week.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites vary and are determined by instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and CHEM PS/SI1210 and CHEM SI1220, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and MATH QL1050 (or equivalent), or approval of instructor.
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. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Microbiology. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: ENGL EN2010.
Study of the relationships of organisms and their environment. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab or field trip a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
The study of factors controlling the distribution of animals with emphasis on the vertebrates. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: Zool1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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.
The patterns and processes involved in changes in natural populations. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Principles of genetics and ecology at the population level. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110, SI1120, and 3300, or approval of instructor.
Dissection-based, in-depth comparative study of vertebrate functional anatomy. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
A study of the principles and processes of embryological development in animals. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Microanatomical study of the structure and function of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human systems. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110, SI1120, either 2100 or 4050, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1110, ZOOL SI1120, and ZOOL 2200, or approval of instructor; a minimum of one year of (preferably Organic) Chemistry.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI11120, and either ZOOL 2200 or 4060, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110, SI1120, and beginning courses in chemistry and physics, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL 3300, CHEM PS/SI1210 and CHEM SI1220, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110, SI1120, and 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
Study of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110, SI1120, and ZOOL 3450, or approval of instructor. Writing intensive course.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL 1110, 1120, and 3450, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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.
Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of unicellular organisms. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Classification and biology of insects as well as their economic importance. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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 SI1110 and ZOOL SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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 SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Directed individual research in zoology guided by faculty member. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, and approval of instructor.*
Directed individual readings in the general area of zoology. Specific topic selected in consultation with faculty member. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, and approval of instructor.
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.
*No more than 4 combined hours of ZOOL 4800, ZOOL 4830, or ZOOL 4890 may count toward the major.
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. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
Consult class schedule for offerings under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites vary and are determined by instructor.
Study conducted on an extended, supervised field trip. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor.
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. Prerequisites: thesis committee approved research proposal, advanced class standing, and ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120.
A basic course in the design and analysis of scientific experiments. Two lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: minimum of two upper division Zoology courses.
Presentations and discussion concerning a specific topic in zoology. One hour a week. Prerequisites: ZOOL SI1110 and SI1120, or approval of instructor. One semester required.
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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