ZOO 3233 Parasitology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Symbioses between animal species (including protistans) are discussed and described with respect to their life cycles, distribution, pathogenicity, evolution and ecology. Medically important human parasites are included in the course. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Corequisite: ZOO 3233L.

ZOO 3401 Natural History of Marine Animals . . . . . 3(3,0)
Introduction to the marine environment and its diverse fauna. Coral reefs, estuaries, open oceans and other marine habitats are surveyed with emphases on environmental features, community structure and adaptations of resident species. Includes species having special commercial, aesthetic and ecological importance. This course is directed toward non-biology majors and it will not count as biology credit for biology majors.

ZOO 3733 Human Anatomy . . . . . 3(3,0)
Anatomical structure/general function of human organ systems. Emphasis on understanding human body as integrated biological system. Not accepted as major credit.

ZOO 4254 Marine Invertebrate Zoology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Lectures comprise a survey of the invertebrates, with emphasis on systematics, morphology, physiology and ecology. Labs include detailed study of types and exposure to diversity, using live and preserved specimens, and exposure to techniques used in zoological research. Emphasis is on local marine species. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Corequisite: ZOO 4254L.

ZOO 4304 Marine Vertebrate Zoology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Structure and function of chordates, especially those in water such as fishes, whales and seals. Study of behavioral, ecological, physiological and structural adaptations to various modes of living, stressing local marine forms in lab. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Corequisite: ZOO 4304L.

ZOO 4513 Animal Behavior . . . . . 3(3,0)
Contemporary view of animal behavior including discussion of sensory and neurobiology, biological rhythms, genetic and experiential influences on behavior, communication, orientation, migration, predator-prey relationships and social behavior. Offered concurrently with ZOO 5514; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Prerequisite: BSC 1010 or equivalent.

ZOO 4753 Histology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Cells (cytology) and tissue types at the light (LM) and electron microscope (EM) levels. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: Biochemistry, physiology, developmental biology and cell biology. Corequisite: ZOO 4753L.

ZOO 5514 Animal Behavior . . . . . 3(3,0)
Animal behavior including discussion of sensory biology and neurobiology, biological rhythms, genetic and experiential influences on behavior, communication, orientation, migration, predator-prey relationships and social behavior. Offered concurrently with ZOO 5687; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

ZOO 5514L Animal Behavior Laboratory . . . . . 2(0,6)
Explores major topics in animal behavior and uses various data gathering and analytical techniques. Prerequisite: STA 2023 or equivalent and permission of instructor.

ZOO 5816 Zoogeography . . . . . 3(3,0)
Relates principles of taxonomy, ecology and evolution to the distribution patterns of animals. Topics discussed include mechanisms of dispersal, geological factors influencing distribution and current research in zoogeography. Prerequisite: One course in ecology; one course in evolution.

ZOO 6276 Biology of Mollusca . . . . . 4(3,3)
Comprehensive study of molluscan systematics, development, functional anatomy, physiology and evolution. Corequisite: ZOO 6276L.

ZOO 6881C Fisheries Biology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Comparative study of cartilaginous and bony fishes, emphasizing structural and functional adaptations to their modes of living, origins, distribution, classification, adaptive radiation, embryology, and environmental requirements.

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