• ZOOL 3600: Forensic Anthropology I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 1090, or ZOOL 2320 and ZOOL 2325, University Advanced Standing. Provides instruction on the study of human bones and their remains as physical evidence in criminal investigations. Teaches the importance of dentition in determining an age estimate of human remains. Identifies the differences among the sexes, whether the remains are human or nonhuman, and what is of forensic significance. Explains crime scene methodology and clinical applications in Forensic Anthropology. Teaches problem solving and analytical thinking in order to develop a biological profile based on population-specific data and standards. Investigates different pathological conditions and variables which must be taken into consideration when determining the cause of death.
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• ZOOL 3700: Exercise Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): EXSC Majors: ZOOL 2320 (or 232H), ZOOL 2325 (or 232L), and EXSC 270G all with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). PETE Majors: PETE 2700 and ZOOL 1090 with a C- or higher and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055). All: University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 (or 242H), ZOOL 2425 (or 242L). Studies acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Requires separate weekly laboratory.. Canvas Course Mats $66/McGraw applies.
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• ZOOL 3705: Exercise Physiology Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): EXSC 3700. Investigates acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Provides a hands-on experience where students conduct a variety of testing procedures, as well as analyze and interpret the various physiological responses. Course Lab fee of $28 for materials applies.
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• ZOOL 4000: Animal Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and University Advanced Standing. Examines the biological basis of animal behavior with emphasis on the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary causes of behavior. Covers first the proximate causes of behavior and then the ultimate or evolutionary causes of behavior. Includes topics such as the genetic basis of behavior, perceptual and effectual systems, ethology, neurophysiology, learning, animal communication, sexual behavior, and social systems.
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• ZOOL 4100: Parasitology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1620 or MICR 2060) with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the study of parasites. Emphasizes the biology of principal groups of parasites affecting humans, livestock, and other animals, including their medical economic, and ecological significance. Emphasizes parasites causing zoonotic diseases. Includes weekly laboratory experience involving identification of parasites.. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
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• ZOOL 4300: Histology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): [(ZOOL 2320 or ZOOL 232H) with a C- or higher or written instructor approval] and University Advanced Standing. For pre-professional students pursuing biomedical careers and Biology majors with a particular interest in vertebrate structure and function. Studies the microscopic structure of the body at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Emphasizes physical and functional relationships of various tissues in the organs of the body. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $35 applies.
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• ZOOL 4400: Pathophysiology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320, ZOOL 2420, and MICR 2060 each with a minimum grade C-, and University Advanced Standing. For Biology majors with an emphasis in human physiology, pre-professional majors, and nursing students. Studies pathophysiological etiologies and mechanisms that cause disease and examines physiological adaptations and dysfunction of organs and organ systems in a disease state.
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• ZOOL 4500: Comparative Vertebrate Zoology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and (ZOOL 1090, ZOOL 2320, or ZOOL 3100) with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): ZOOL 4505. Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Emphasizes developmental and evolutionary comparative aspects of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems.
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• ZOOL 4505: Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and (ZOOL 1090, ZOOL 2320, or ZOOL 3100) with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): ZOOL 4500. Accompanies the comparative vertebrate zoology lecture. Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Incorporates dissections of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems.. Course Lab fee of $40 applies.
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• ZOOL 4600: Ornithology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and University Advanced Standing; ZOOL 3100 and ZOOL 3105 highly recommended. Provides an in-depth study of avian evolution, systematics, developmental anatomy (wings, beaks, feathers), physiology, and social and reproductive behavior. Emphasizes an evolutionary and adaptive theme to the study of birds. Includes lectures, laboratories and field trips.. Course Lab fee of $41 for transportation, lab applies.
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