ZOO-ZOOLOGY – 2005-07 Catalog
Biological Sciences Department
ZOO 231 Essentials of Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (5)
See ZOO 331. ZOO 231
accepted in lieu of ZOO 331, but not for upper division credit. Not open for
major credit in the Biological Sciences.
ZOO 232 Essentials of Human Anatomy and
Physiology II (5)
See ZOO 332. ZOO 232
accepted in lieu of ZOO 332, but not for upper division credit. Not open for
major credit in the Biological Sciences.
ZOO 321 Mammalogy
(4)
Biology
and economic importance of mammals.
Classification and identification of mammals, with emphasis
on
ZOO 322 Ichthyology (4)
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
ZOO 323 Ornithology (4)
Classification
and identification of birds, with emphasis on
ZOO 329 Vertebrate Field Zoology (4)
Identification
and natural history of terrestrial vertebrates, with emphasis on field studies
and local species. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 160, BIO 162
and BIO 263.
ZOO 331 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
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 161;
CHEM 111, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127. Not open for major credit in Biological
Sciences.
ZOO 332 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
Structural
and functional organization of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive,
excretory, and reproductive 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 161; CHEM 111, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127.
Not open for major credit in Biological Sciences.
ZOO 335 General Entomology (4)
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. Prerequisite: One course in
college biology.
ZOO 336 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Invertebrate
groups of animals with emphasis on taxonomy, morphology, distribution, and
economic importance. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories, and fieldwork. Prerequisite: BIO
160 and BIO 162.
ZOO 341 Herpetology (4)
Living
and extinct reptiles and amphibians; an adaptive approach to their diversity,
biology, and classification. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 160 and BIO
162.
ZOO 422 Functional Histology (4)
Functional
microscopic anatomy of principal tissues and organs of vertebrates, including
humans. Structural
studies to determine mechanisms underlying physiological processes and their
clinical applications in medicine. 2 lectures, 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO 162.
ZOO 423 Fisheries Science and Resource Conservation
(4)
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 162. Recommended: ZOO 322.
ZOO 425 Parasitology
(4)
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 160 and BIO 161, or MCRO 221 or MCRO 224.
ZOO 426
Immunology and Serology (4)
Development,
function, mechanisms, and consequences of immune responses. Beneficial and harmful immune
reactions. Applications of serologic methods to
diagnosis of diseases. Suitable for preparing
laboratory technologists. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 351 and
consent of instructor. Recommended: Biochemistry course.
Change effective
Spring 2007.
ZOO 428 Hematology (4)
Development
of blood as a tissue. Composition, function, and mechanisms of formation and destruction
of blood components in health and disease. Methods for
examination of blood. Suitable for preparing
laboratory technologists. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: BIO 351 and consent of instructor. Recommended:
Biochemistry course.
ZOO 436 Comparative Invertebrate Physiology
(4)
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.
ZOO 437 Animal Behavior (4)
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 263 or
consent of instructor.
ZOO 530 Behavioral Ecology (3)
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 in Biological Sciences, BIO 263 or consent of instructor.