ZOO 1010 General Zoology . . . . . 4(F,S,SS)
Corequisite: ZOO 1010L.
Introduction to the basic principles in animal biology presented as an
integrated review of morphology, physiology, genetics, development, systematics,
evolution and ecology. Provides foundation for further study in zoology.
Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. (General Studies
Course: NS/LEC)
ZOO 3233 Parasitology . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
Corequisite: ZOO 3233L.
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.
Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab.
ZOO 3733 Human Anatomy . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Anatomical structure/general function of human organ systems. Emphasis on
understanding human body as integrated biological system. Not accepted as major
credit.
ZOO 4XXX Fish Physiology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, PHY 2053, PHY 2053L.
Classic and contemporary topics in fish physiology discussed within an
ecological and evolutionary context. Emphasis is placed on understanding
interactive physiological components of adaptive life-history strategies such as
movement, feeding, reproduction, oxygen uptake, water balance, and excretion.
Offered concurrently with ZOO 5XXX; graduate students will be assigned
additional work.
ZOO 4XX1 Elasmobranch Biology . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, ZOO 1010, ZOO 1010L.
Survey of current advances in the rapidly growing field of elasmobranch
biology. Lectures promote an understanding of the interactive physiological,
behavioral, and ecological components of adaptive life-history strategies seen
in sharks, rays, skates and chimeras. Offered concurrently with ZOO 5XX1;
graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ZOO 4XX2 Marine Mammalogy . . . . . 3(SS)
Prerequisite: PCB 4043, PCB 4043L and ZOO 1010, ZOO 1010L, or BSC 1010, BSC
1010L.
Application of current mammalogy principles to the study of marine mammal
biology and phylogeny. Emphasizes ecology, physiology and behavior of the
sixteen marine mammal families.
ZOO 4254 Marine Invertebrate Zoology . . . . . 4(S)
Corequisite: ZOO 4254L.
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.
ZOO 4304 Marine Vertebrate Zoology . . . . . 4(F)
Corequisite: ZOO 4304L.
Structure and function of chordates, especially those in water such as fish,
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.
ZOO 4513 Animal Behavior . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: BSC 1010.
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.
ZOO 4753 Histology . . . . . 4(F)
Corequisite: ZOO 4753L.
Cells (cytology) and tissue types at the light (LM) and electron microscope (EM)
levels. Biochemistry, physiology, developmental biology and cell biology is
required prior to this course. Material and supply fee will be assessed for
corresponding lab.
ZOO 5XXX Fish Physiology . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, PHY 2053, PHY 2053L.
Classic and contemporary topics in fish physiology discussed within an
ecological and evolutionary context. Emphasis is placed on understanding
interactive physiological components of adaptive life-history strategies such as
movement, feeding, reproduction, oxygen uptake, water balance, and excretion.
Offered concurrently with ZOO 4XXX; graduate students will be assigned
additional work.
ZOO 5XX1 Elasmobranch Biology . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045, CHM 2045L, ZOO 1010, ZOO 1010L.
Survey of current advances in the rapidly growing field of elasmobranch
biology. Lectures promote an understanding of the interactive physiological,
behavioral, and ecological components of adaptive life-history strategies seen
in sharks, rays, skates and chimeras. Offered concurrently with ZOO 4XX1;
graduate students will be assigned additional work.
ZOO 5514 Animal Behavior . . . . . 3(F)
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 4513; graduate students will be assigned
additional work.
ZOO 5514L Animal Behavior Laboratory . . . . . 2(F)
Prerequisite: STA 2023.
Explores major topics in animal behavior and uses various data gathering and
analytical techniques. Permission is required.
ZOO 6881C Fisheries Biology . . . . . 4(CALL DEPT)
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.
Material and supply fee will be assessed.