• ZOOL 4300: Research Apps in Genetics

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  The techniques of genetics are essential to all areas of biological research, from human biology and medicine, to ecology, population structure and diversification. This course examines the applications of genetics to a variety of topics, including medicine, forensics, wildlife management and ecology. Laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience with generating, analyzing and interpreting genetic data. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 2220 and ZOOL 3300
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• ZOOL 4350: Animal Behavior

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  All animals are motivated to acquire food, avoid predators and parasites, find and secure mates, select habitat, communicate with other animals, and move through their environment. This course is centered on the concepts that underlie such behaviors in nature, with a strong emphasis on both the ecological context and the evolutionary history that has produced them. The primary focus of the lab is on the development and completion of an original, semester-long research project. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4470: Wildlife Ecology & Management

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Principles of wildlife ecology and the techniques of wildlife population analysis and manipulation. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Writing intensive course. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220 and ZOOL 345 and ZOOL 3450
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• ZOOL 4480: Aquatic Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Study of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions of freshwater ecosystems with emphasis on streams. Field trips required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4490: Marine Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will examine the physical, chemical, and biological interactions within and among marine ecosystems. Topics covered will include: physical and biological oceanography, ecological processes driving the distribution and abundance of marine organisms, and exploration of major marine communities. Emphasis will be placed on reading primary scientific literature and discussion of human impacts such as pollution, overfishing, and climate change on all aspects of marine ecosystems. This course is a mixed lecture-lab design with six hours of lecture/lab per week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4500: Parasitology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  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 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4570: Secondary Schl Sci Teach Meth

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  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.
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• ZOOL 4600: Protozoology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of unicellular organisms. Three lecture hours and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4640: Entomology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Insects are the dominant animal group in terrestrial ecosystems and account for over half of all described species of organisms. This course provides an overview of insect anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution. It also emphasizes the taxonomy of insects at the order and family levels and examines their role in natural systems, as well as their harmful and beneficial effects on agriculture and human health. The field-oriented lab focuses on the collection and curation of local insect specimens. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4650: Ichthyology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  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 and ZOOL 160 and ZOOL 211 and ZOOL 212 and ZOOL 2220
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