ZOO-ZOOLOGY -- 2000-01 Catalog
Biological Sciences Department

Structural and functional organization of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Includes discussion of molecular, cellular, and organ system levels of organization. Activities emphasize histology, cadaver anatomy, physiology of muscle contraction, nerve impulse initiation and conduction, sensory and motor functions. 3 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or BIO 115 or BIO 151, CHEM 111 or CHEM 127, sophomore standing.

Structural and functional organization of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Emphasizes cellular, tissue, and organ system integration of anatomical and physiological mechanisms. Laboratory includes histology, cadaver anatomy, and experiments emphasizing physiological regulation involved in the above systems. 3 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or BIO 115 or BIO 151, CHEM 111 or CHEM 127, sophomore standing.

Methods of sampling, capturing and examination of fish populations with emphasis upon game fish. Aspects of management for maximum yield of fish for recreation purposes. Biopolitics of management. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Course in ecology or consent of instructor.

Biology and economic importance of mammals. Classification and identification of mammals, with emphasis on California species. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Phylogeny, anatomy, functional morphology, physiology, and ecology of marine and freshwater fishes. Special reference to local and economically important species. Laboratory emphasis on taxonomy of California species, especially marine groups. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Classification and identification of birds, with emphasis on California species. Anatomy, physiology, ecology and behavior. Saturday field trips required. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Identification and natural history of terrestrial vertebrates, with emphasis on field studies and local species. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Introduction to the study of insects. Structure, major orders and families of insects, life histories, medical and economic importance. Insect collection required. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

Invertebrate groups of animals with emphasis on taxonomy, morphology, distribution and economic importance. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: BIO 153 or consent of instructor.

Functional organization of the human muscular system, utilizing cadavers and human preparations. All major muscle groups. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite or concurrent: ZOO 240; sophomore standing.

Living and extinct reptiles and amphibians; an adaptive approach to their diversity, biology, and classification. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Events and mechanisms of embryonic development, including fertilization, morphogenesis, cell differentiation, and organogenesis, with emphasis on vertebrates. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153, and BIO 303 or BIO 351.

Identification, biology, and economic importance of preimaginal insect forms. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ZOO 335 or consent of instructor.

Functional microscopic anatomy of principal tissues and organs of vertebrates. Structural studies to determine mechanisms underlying physiological processes. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153.

Basic approaches in scientific investigation of marine and freshwater fisheries. Includes methodologies and quantitative strategies for study of finfish and invertebrates, user-group conflict issues, regional/global controversies in fisheries, species identification, lab/field protocols, general statistical procedures, and computer simulations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 153. Recommended: ZOO 322.

External and internal parasites of man and animals. Life history. Parasite-host relationships. Control and recognition of species of clinical importance. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 153 and MCRO 221 or MCRO 224.

Nature of beneficial and harmful immune reactions. Theory and techniques of serological methods in diagnosing disease. Designed for preparing laboratory technologists. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Formation, composition, function and destruction of blood in health and disease. Methods for examination of blood. Designed for preparing laboratory technologists. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 115 or BIO 153, and consent of instructor. Recommended: ZOO 426.

Comparative study of the functions of organ systems of the invertebrate groups of organisms. Emphasis on strategies utilized in accomplishing the function of the organ systems in adapting to different environmental demands. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ZOO 336 or consent of instructor.

Behavioral adaptations of animals to their environment and way of life. Analysis of behavior patterns, use of patterns in clarifying evolutionary and ecological relationships. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 153. Recommended: BIO 325.

Function and evolution of behavioral phenomena as they relate to ecological phenomena. Topics include habitat selection, spacing mechanisms, reproductive strategies, feeding strategies, agonistic, parasitic, and altruistic behavior; migration, and comparative social systems. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, BIO 325 or BOT 326, ZOO 437. Recommended: BIO 414.