Zoology

Technical applications in the life sciences and their anticipated consequences in various sectors of society. May not be counted for credit toward a major in zoology.

An introduction to entomology with lectures and laboratories on insect structure, development, classification, habits and control. (B)

An investigation of the history of life on earth, including aspects of invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology and paleobotany.

Examines genetic studies of sex and gender. Includes central principles in genetics and discussion of the scientific method. Discusses topics such as chromosomal sex determination, genetic basis for sexual orientation, and evolution of gendered behaviors. Cross listed with WST 3930. Not a substitute for PCB 3063. May not be counted for credit toward a major in zoology. Offered Spring odd-numbered years. (B)

The fundamental properties of inheritance in eukaryotic organisms emphasizing examples in man. Basic concepts are developed for the nature, organization, transmission, expression, recombination and function of genetic materials and principles are derived for genetically characterizing populations. (B)

Ecological processes and organization in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Laboratory and field exercises emphasize techniques of ecological analysis. (B)

Processes and mechanisms of evolution, including population genetics, speciation, patterns of evolution and molecular evolution. (B)

The aim of this course is to review physical principles governing the form and function of organisms.

Discussion of the processes and mechanisms of maintenance, activity and integration in animals, with emphasis on vertebrates. Laboratory experience in quantitative methods and techniques of physiological investigation.

The structure, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and life histories of the invertebrate animals. (B)

The evolution, taxonomy, ecology and behavior of vertebrates. Emphasis is on the adaptations of wild animals to their natural habitats. Laboratory will include field trips. (B)

The causes, origins and evolution of animal behavior emphasizing field observations and experiments on the behavior of a variety of animal groups. (B)

The analysis of development of chordate organ systems accompanied by laboratory work dealing with the frog, chick and pig. (B)

The form and function of chordates accompanied by laboratory work dealing with a selected series of chordates. (B)

Survey of major marine taxa, systematics of local marine fauna and flora, with familiarization of the marine environment. Laboratory emphasizes field work and independent projects.

A comparison of the ecology, behavior, distribution and evolution of birds and mammals.

The basic biological characteristics of birds, which, as exceptionally unique flying vertebrates, are confronted with a spectrum of problems in terms of anatomy, physiology, behavior, migration and population ecology. (B)

Qualified students and the instructor concerned may choose a particular topic or problem for study.

Lectures, conferences or laboratory sessions covering selected topics of current interest in zoology.

Participation in teaching approved Zoology courses with practical experience in instructional procedures, testing and grading, course and laboratory preparation and laboratory assistance. Cannot be used to satisfy minimum hour requirement for zoology major.

Principles of grammar, style and reader expectations applied to biological writing. These principles are elucidated as students analyze and edit excerpts from the biological literature. (C) GR-E†

This course number is used for courses in zoology, taken at foreign institutions, that have no comparable course in this department.