• 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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• ZOOL 4660: Herpetology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Structure, function and evolutionary relationships of amphibians and reptiles. 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 4670: Ornithology

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  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 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4680: Mammalogy

  4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  An overview of mammalian anatomy, behavior, conservation, ecology, evolution, physiology, and taxonomy. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 1120 and ZOOL 2220
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• ZOOL 4700: Topics in Zoology

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  New and experimental courses, taught infrequently; may be taught with a laboratory section. Check current semester schedule. Specific title and credit hours will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite:    ZOOL 1110 and ZOOL 2220
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