ZOL 113 Contemporary Zoology. (4) F, S
Topics emphasizing socially relevant problems. Cannot be used for major credit in the biological sciences. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
ZOL 120 Human Physiology. (4) F, S
Basic concepts of general science are discussed using current issues and basic concepts of human physiology as a focus. Cannot be used for major credit in biological sciences. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. General Studies: S2.
ZOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. (4) F, S, SS
Structure and dynamics of the human mechanism. Cannot be used for major credit in the Department of Zoology. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. General Studies: S2.
ZOL 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. (4) F, S, SS
Continuation of ZOL 201. Cannot be used for major credit in the Department of Zoology. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: ZOL 201 or instructor approval.
ZOL 241 Human Genetics. (3) F, S
Introduction to human heredity and variation. Cannot be used for major credit in the Department of Zoology. Prerequisite: a course in the life sciences.
ZOL 280 Animal Behavior. (3) F
Evolutionary, genetic, physiological, and ecological bases of animal behavior. Prerequisite: 4 hours of BIO or ZOL or instructor approval.
ZOL 316 History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies. (3) N
Focuses on 19th and 20th centuries, considering biology as a discipline, evolution, and problems of heredity, development, and cell theory. Cross-listed as HPS 330. General Studies: H.
ZOL 318 History of Medicine. (3) N
Scientific study of the human body, changing theories of disease, evolution of practical opinions on treatment, and the emerging institutionalization of medical practice. Cross-listed as HPS 331. General Studies: H.
ZOL 330 Developmental Anatomy. (3) F
General developmental biology (embryology) and comparative structure of organ systems, illustrated mainly by vertebrate examples. Prerequisite: BIO 182.
ZOL 331 Laboratory in Vertebrate Developmental Anatomy. (2) F, S
Morphology of representative embryonic and adult vertebrates. 2 3-hour labs. ZOL 330 recommended. Prerequisite: BIO 182.
ZOL 350 Comparative Invertebrate Zoology. (4) F
Characteristics, life cycles, adaptations, and evolution of invertebrate animals. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: BIO 182 or instructor approval.
ZOL 354 General Entomology. (4) S '98
Form, activities, and classification of insects. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: BIO 182.
ZOL 360 Basic Physiology. (4) F, S
Physiological mechanisms of the higher vertebrates. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: BIO 182; CHM 115; MAT 117.
ZOL 370 Vertebrate Zoology. (4) S
Characteristics, classification, evolution, and natural history of the major groups of vertebrate animals. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: BIO 182.
ZOL 380 Sociobiology. (3) S
Survey of animal and human social behavior examined from an evolutionary perspective. Suitable for nonmajors. ZOL 280 is recommended.
ZOL 394 Special Topics (Nonmajors). (2–3) N
Topics of current or special interest in one or more aspects of animal biology. Topics vary. Cannot be used for major credit in life sciences. Prerequisite: junior standing.
ZOL 410 Techniques in Wildlife Conservation Biology. (3) F
Field and analytical techniques used in evaluating population structure, viability and environmental impacts. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: BIO 217 and 320 or instructor approval. General Studies: L2.
ZOL 411 Biology and Management of Terrestrial Wildlife. (3) S
Principles, theories, and practices of managing terrestrial wildlife from habitat and population perspectives. Prerequisites: BIO 217 and 320 and ZOL 471 and 472 or instructor approval.
ZOL 413 Biology and Management of Aquatic Resources. (3) F
Principles, theories, and practices of managing aquatic resources. Prerequisites: BIO 217 and 320 and ZOL 473 or instructor approval.
ZOL 420 Field Zoology. (3) N
Experience in zoological field techniques. Requires weekend or longer field trips. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
ZOL 423 Population and Community Ecology. (3) N
Organization and dynamics of population and communities, emphasizing animals. Theoretical and empirical approaches. Prerequisite: BIO 320 or instructor approval.
ZOL 425 Animal Ecology. (3) N
Physiological and behavioral adaptations of individual animals to both abiotic and biotic environments. Prerequisite: BIO 320.
ZOL 433 Animal Histology. (4) S
Microscopic study of animal tissues. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: BIO 182 or instructor approval.
ZOL 441 Principles of Human Genetics. (3) N
Genetics in human populations, including medical aspects. Prerequisite: BIO 340. General Studies: L2.
ZOL 454 Aquatic Insects. (3) N
Systematics and ecology of aquatic insects. Prerequisite: ZOL 354.
ZOL 465 Neurophysiology. (3) S '98
Detailed treatment of cellular and organismal neurophysiology and nervous system function. Prerequisite: ZOL 360.
ZOL 466 Neurophysiology Laboratory. (2) S '98
Intracellular and extracellular electrophysiological recording techniques, histological preparations, and dye-filling techniques. 6 hours lab. Pre- or
corequisite: ZOL 465.
ZOL 470 Systematic Zoology. (3) S '97
Philosophy, theory, and practice in interpreting patterns of animal diversity, including species concepts and speciation, nomenclature and taxonomy, and
evolutionary and phylogenetic classification. Prerequisites: junior standing; 18 hours in life science. General Studies: L2.
ZOL 471 Ornithology. (3) S
The biology of birds. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, weekend field trips. Prerequisite: ZOL 370 or instructor approval.
ZOL 472 Mammalogy. (4) F '96
Classification, structure, habits, ecology, and distribution of mammals, emphasizing North American forms. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab or field trip, weekend field trips. Prerequisite: ZOL 370 or instructor approval.
ZOL 473 Ichthyology. (3) S '97
Systematics and biology of recent and extinct fishes. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab or field trip, weekend field trips required. Prerequisites: ZOL 370 and 425
or instructor approval. General Studies: L2.
ZOL 474 Herpetology. (3) S '98
Systematics and biology of recent and extinct reptiles and amphibians. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab or field trip. Prerequisite: ZOL 370.
ZOL 481 Research Techniques in Animal Behavior. (3) S '98
Experimental and field studies of animal behavior; description and quantification of animal behavior and interpretation of behavior within an evolutionary framework. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab. Prerequisite: ZOL 280.
General Studies: L2.
ZOL 495 Undergraduate Thesis. (3) F, S, SS
Guided research culminating in the preparation of an undergraduate thesis based on supervised research done in this and previous semesters. Prerequisites: At least 3 hours of BIO 310 or 499 or ZOL 499; formal conference with instructor; instructor and department chair approval.
ZOL 508 Scientific Data Presentation. (2) F
Techniques necessary for presentation of scientific data used in journal publications, grant proposals, and visual presentations. Lecture, lab. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
ZOL 515 Populations: Evolutionary Genetics. (3) F
Mathematical models in the description and analysis of the genetics of populations. Prerequisites: BIO 320 and 415 and 445 or instructor approval.
ZOL 516 Populations: Evolutionary Ecology. (3) S
Principles of population biology and community ecology within an evolutionary framework. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours recitation. Prerequisites: BIO 320, 415 (or MAT 210); ZOL 515.
ZOL 517 Techniques in Evolutionary Genetics. (4) S
Practical experience in modern techniques for the study of evolution. Lecture, lab. Prerequisites: BIO 340, 445; instructor approval.
ZOL 532 Developmental Genetics. (3) S '98
Genetic approaches to the analysis of development during the life cycle of eukaryotic organisms, and the role of genes in the unfolding of the differentiated phenotype. Prerequisite: BIO 443.
ZOL 560 Comparative Physiology. (3) S '97
The analysis of function in invertebrates and vertebrates, emphasizing evolutionary trends in physiological systems. Prerequisite: ZOL 360 or equivalent.
ZOL 566 Environmental Physiology. (3) S '98
Physiological responses and adaptations of animals to various aspects of the physical environment. Prerequisites: BIO 320; ZOL 360.
ZOL 568 Mammalian Physiology. (3) F '97
Detailed treatment of mammalian organ system functions emphasizing integrative mechanisms. Prerequisite: ZOL 360 or equivalent.
ZOL 569 Cellular Physiology. (3) F '96
Emphasizing the molecular basis for cell structure and function. Prerequisites: ZOL 360; organic chemistry.
ZOL 591 Seminar. (1–3) F, S
Topics such as the following are offered:
| (a) | Adaptations |
| (b) | Behavior |
| (c) | Cell Biology |
| (d) | Ecology |
| (e) | Evolution |
| (f) | Genetic Engineering |
| (g) | Genetics |
| (h) | Physiology |
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