Brigham Young University
Back Zoology

   

Richard R. Tolman, Chair
574 WIDB, PO Box 25254, (801) 378-2006

College of Biology and Agriculture Advisement Center
380 WIDB, PO Box 25189, (801) 378-3042

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of Zoology are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.

The Discipline

Zoology requires broad training in biological and physical sciences and mathematics. Each degree program is designed to provide this broad background as well as more specific training in a particular discipline. Students are expected to master the subject material and to develop skills in scientific reasoning that will allow them to make intelligent, informed decisions on biological issues.

Career Opportunities

Students who major in zoology and demonstrate academic competence find numerous employment options, ranging from technical work in research laboratories to field technicians for environmental research companies. Majors may develop expertise and interest in such diverse areas as environmental biology, evolutionary biology, freshwater biology, human biology, marine biology, molecular biology, pest control, taxonomy, and wildlife management.

Students who complete the zoology core course requirements and take the recommended chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses satisfy the requirements for medical and dental schools, as well as for graduate studies in almost all areas of biological teaching and research. Those planning to teach biology and general science in secondary school or biology in junior college may also certify with a major in this department.
Selecting a major like zoology is very important because not all who wish to enter a professional school such as medical, dental, law, or business school are accepted. The selected major should be in an area that best fulfills the interests, personal needs, and alternative career plans of the student while also fulfilling the fundamental requirements for professional schools. The zoology curriculum is not only intellectually rewarding to the serious student, but it is also rigorous enough to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of professional fields.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3–8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–3.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Zoology
Emphases:
Entomology
Human Biology
BS Conservation Biology
Emphases:
Conservation
Wildlife Biology
BS Biology Composite Teaching
Minors Biology Teaching
Zoology

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Note: For the molecular biology program, see the Molecular Biology section of this catalog.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Zoology
MS Biological Science Education
MS Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)
PhD Zoology
PhD Molecular Biology (collegewide interdisciplinary degree)

For more information see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.



BS Zoology (59-61 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  2. Complete the following:
    Zool 204, 350, 371, 372, 373, 374, 460, 475.

  3. Select at least 6 hours from the following:
    Zool 312, 317, 318, 330, 331, 338M, 344, 351, 361, 363, 380, 402, 407, 410, 414, 416, 418, 443, 445, 446, 447, 457, 472, 484, 510, 526, 532, 536, 537, 546, 547, 556, 561, 562, 565, 566, 572, 585.

  4. Select one course from the following:
    Math 112 or 119 (prerequisite: Math 110 or equivalent).

  5. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353 (1 or 2 hours; see MAPs)

  6. Select one of the following physics options:
    Either Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108
    Or Phscs 121, 122, 221.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Zoology: Entomology Emphasis (71-75 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  2. Complete the following:
    Zool 204, 330, 331, 350, 351, 371, 372, 373, 460, 475, 532, 536, 537.

  3. Select one course from the following:
    Math 112 or 119 (prerequisite: Math 110 or equivalent).

  4. Select one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 501.

  5. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353 (1 or 2 hours; see MAPs)

  6. Select one of the following physics options:
    Either Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108
    Or Phscs 121, 122, 221.

Recommended Courses

Mcbio 221, 222.
Botny 210.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Zoology: Human Biology Emphasis (72-75 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  2. Complete the following:
    Zool 204, 260, 350, 371, 372, 373, 374, 460, 475.

  3. Select one of the following options:
    Either RelC 491, 492
    Or Zool 338M.

    Note: RelC 491 and 492 are to be taken simultaneously; because these courses are the same as Zool 338M, you may register for RelC 491 and 492 or for Zool 338M, but not for both.

  4. Select two courses from the following (not more than one class from each department):
    Anthr 300.
    FamSc 210, 360.
    FSN 100, 200.
    Hlth 451, 460.
    Mcbio 221, 311.

  5. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353.
    Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108.

  6. Select one course from the following:
    Math 112 or 119. (Prerequisite: Math 110 or equivalent.)

  7. Select one course from the following:
    Chem 481.
    Zool 317, 361, 380, 484, 526, 561, 565, 585.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Psych 350, 359, 370, 375, 381, 382.
    Zool 562.

    Note: Psych 350 and Soc 350 are the same course. Only one should be taken.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Soc 311, 329, 345, 350, 365, 389.

    Note: Psych 350 and Soc 350 are the same course. Only one should be taken.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Conservation Biology: Conservation Emphasis (60-62 hours*)

The conservation emphasis is designed to provide students with a broad scientific background in preparation for a career in conservation fields. Graduates will be equipped to deal with the issues and problems of sustainable resource usage, conservation of endangered biota, long-term preservation of biodiversity, development and preservation of natural resources, and management and conservation of ecosystems. This track is recommended for those contemplating graduate school.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany, range science, or zoology course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  3. Complete the following:
    Botny 105, 210.
    Botny-Zool 350, 351, 407, 475.
    Zool 204.

  4. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107, 152.

  5. Complete the following:
    Math 119.

  6. Select one of the following options:
    Either Botny 341.
    Or Zool 371, 372.

  7. Select one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 501.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 400.
    PlSc 535.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 440.
    Chem 281.
    Zool 460.

  10. Complete an additional 8 hours in botany, range science, or zoology courses, 300-level or above.

Recommended courses and substitutions for graduate school preparation:

Chem 351, 352, 353 (instead of 152).
Physcs 105, 106.
Stat 501 (instead of 221).
Zool 373.

Federal Register Requirements:

The federal register requirements for botany or zoology can be met by registering under botany or zoology listings, respectively, when taking the core courses. The major fills the ecology requirements for the Federal Register.

GIS Applications:

Students interested in GIS applications should consider a minor in geographical systems (18 hours). See the Geography Department for details.

Natural Resource Policy:

Students interested in natural resource policy should consider completing a minor in public policy (18 hours). See the Political Science Department for details.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Conservation Biology: Wildlife Biology Emphasis (61-65 hours*)

This emphasis focuses on the educational requirements suggested by the Wildlife Society for its Professional Wildlife Biologist Certification Program. Students with this emphasis can meet the Federal Register requirements for wildlife biologists. Students are also prepared for employment with state wildlife agencies as well as a number of federal and international agencies.

Major Requirements

  1. Only 5 hours of D credit in required supporting courses and no grades lower than C– in any botany, range science, or zoology course will be accepted for graduation.

  2. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  3. Complete the following:
    Botny 210.
    Botny-Zool 350, 351, 407. 475.
    Range 225, 505.
    Zool 204.

  4. Complete the following:
    Chem 105, 106, 107.

  5. Complete the following:
    Math 119.

  6. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 440.
    Chem 281.
    Zool 460.

  7. Select one of the following options:
    Either Botny 341.
    Or Zool 371, 372.

  8. Select one course from the following:
    Stat 221, 501.

  9. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 120, 205, 331, 332, 510, 515, 527.
    Range 330.

  10. Select two courses from the following:
    Zool 445, 446, 447.

  11. Select one course from the following:
    Range 565.
    Zool 457.

Recommended Courses

Students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies should consider the following:

Chem 351, 352, 353.
Stat 501 (instead of 221).

Wildlife Society Certification has additional requirements that need to be filled if certification is desired. The following are recommended courses for filling these requirements:

    Physical Science 1: Complete the following:
    Either Chem 152.
    Or Chem 351, 352, 353.

    Physical Science 2: Complete one course from the following:

    AgHrt 282.
    Geog 212.
    Geol 101, 111.
    Phscs 105 and 106.
    PhyS 100.

    Quantitative 2: Complete one course from the following:

    AgHrt 240.
    Botny 551.
    CS 130, 142.

    Communications: Select 6 hours from the following:

    Comms 150, 307, 310, 495R.

    Policy, Administration, and Law: Complete one course from the following:

    Pl Sc 535, 536, 539R.

    Humanities and Social Sciences: Complete the following:

    Econ 240.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Biology Composite Teaching (94-98 hours,* including certification hours)

Major Requirements

  1. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  2. Complete the following:
    Botny 105, 205.
    Geol 101.
    Math 110.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Phscs 105, 106.
    Zool 204, 260, 261, 276, 331, 344, 350, 475, 493.

  3. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 338M.
    Or RelC 491, 492.

  4. Select one of the following chemistry options:
    Either Chem 101, 152, 281
    Or Chem 105, 106, 107, 351.

  5. Complete the Professional Education Component (28–29 hours): see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

Recommended Courses

AgHrt 282, 283.
Botny 120, 210, 321, 331, 332, 480, 527.
Geol 103, 111, 112.
Math 111, 119.
Mcbio 311.
Range 225, 565.
Zool 134, 312, 317, 330, 363, 371, 372, 380, 445, 446, 447, 460, 561, 562.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Biology Teaching (29-30 hours*)

  1. Complete the following:
    Botny 105.
    Botny-Zool 350, 475.
    Mcbio 221, 222.
    Zool 204, 276, 331.

  2. Select one course from the following:
    Botny 205, 210.

  3. Select one course from the following:
    Zool 260, 261.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Zoology (14 hours*)

  1. Select one of the following options:
    Either Zool 101, 102.
    Or Biol 130.

  2. Complete the following:
    Zool 204.

  3. Select 6 hours from the following:
    Zool 261, 312, 317, 330, 331, 344, 350, 351, 361, 371, 372, 373, 380, 402, 407, 410, 418, 443, 445, 446, 447, 457, 484, 493.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Zoology

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

Biology Courses (Biol)

See Biology Department for descriptions.

+100. Principles of Biology. (3:3:0)

+101. Principles of Biology Laboratory. (1:0:2)

+130. Introduction to Biology. (4:5:0)

+150. Environmental Biology. (3:3:0)

+398R. Biology Teaching Seminar. (1–2:0:0 ea.)



Zoology Courses (Zool)

101. Biological Diversity. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp

Introduction to all biological kingdoms; diversity of successful life strategies; historical and research importance of selected representatives of viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals.

102. The Science of Biology. (2:2:0) F, W, Su

Nature, tools, and results of experimental inquiry; practice in logic, quantitative reasoning, and data analysis; case histories of seminal discoveries.

134. Appreciation of Nature. (3:2:2) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: basic biology course.

Identifying common plants and animals; techniques for teaching natural history.

139. Freshman Premedical Seminar. (0.5:0.5:0) F, W

Introduces freshman students to BYU premedical program.

204. Vertebrate and Invertebrate Strategies. (4:3:3) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Biol 130 or Zool 101 or instructor's consent.

Comparative organization and evolutionary significance of adaptive morphological, physiological, behavioral, reproductive, and ecological differences in vertebrates and invertebrates.

205. Human Biology. (3:3:0) F, W

Metabolism, physiology of nervous system, endocrinology, reproduction, embryology, and genetics. For nonbiology majors.

221. History of Medicine. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Zool 139.

Growth of medicine and its role in society, the art of medicine, intellectual and ethical legacy of earlier practitioners.

227. Preview into Optometry. (1:Arr.:0) F, W For sophomores and juniors.

Advantages and disadvantages of the optometric profession. Applying to and preparing for optometry school. For sophomores and juniors. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

229. Preview into Dentistry. (1:Arr.:0) F, W For freshmen and sophomores.

Advantages and disadvantages of the dental profession. Application to and preparation for dental school. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

260. Elementary Human Anatomy. (3:2:2) F, W, Su Honors also.

Primarily for students of physical education, physical therapy, and nursing. Not acceptable for zoology major credit except for Human Biology emphasis.

261. Elementary Human Physiology. (4:3:2) F, W, Sp Honors also. Prerequisite: Chem 101 or equivalent. Recommended: one biology course. This course not equivalent to Zool 460.

Normal functions and integrations of major body organ systems. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

276. Human Heredity and Reproduction. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: any biology course or instructor's consent.

Principles of inheritance and reproduction for nonscience majors and biological education majors.

312. Introduction to Marine Biology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Zool 204.

Marine life, the sea as an environment, and research methods.

317. (Zool-Micro) Medical Parasitology. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: Biol 100 or equivalent.

Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and epidemiology of parasitic diseases of humans.

318. Veterinary Parasitology. (3:2:3) W odd yr.

Diagnosis, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of parasitic diseases of domestic animals.

329. Dental School Preparation. (2:1:1) F, W Prerequisite: Zool 229.

Practical experience in the areas of dental anatomy, terminology, carving teeth, and dental operatory techniques. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

330. Field Entomology. (2:0:Arr.) Su even yr.

Training in field observation of insect habits and behavior in collecting, preparing, and preserving insects.

331. Introductory Entomology. (3:2:3) F, Su Prerequisite: Biol 100 or equivalent.

Structure, classification, and biology of insects and selected arthropod relatives.

338M. Bioethics. (2:1:2) F, W Prerequisite: introductory biology course.

Lectures and small groups, in-depth discussion of a variety of bioethical issues. LDS Church positions emphasized when appropriate.

339. Preview into Medicine. (2:2:0) F, W For sophomore, junior, and transfer students.

Medical education (admission procedures, curriculum), medical specialties in practice, ethics, legal and governmental concerns, health care delivery systems, and related professions. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

344. Natural History of the Vertebrates. (3:2:2) F, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 204.

Intensive study of selected vertebrate species stressing natural history and systematics. Designed to accommodate needs of biology teaching majors.

350. (Zool-Botny) Ecology. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 204 or Botny 105 or 210; Math 110.

Principles and theory of plant and animal ecology. Analyzing distribution and abundance of life on earth.

351. (Zool-Botny) Ecology Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or concurrent registration.

Introduction to major ecological concepts through field or laboratory exercises, emphasizing appropriate methods for measuring variation under field conditions. Field trips and one major paper required.

360. Dissection Techniques in Human Anatomy. (2:1:3) W Prerequisite: Zool 260.

Techniques of human cadaveric dissection. In-depth study of anatomical structure and anatomically significant facts; regional rather than systemic emphasis.

361. Pathophysiology. (4:4:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 281 or 351 or concurrent registration in either; Zool 261 or 460.

Variations in physiological mechanisms that account for development of common disturbances of normal control and activities of organs and organ systems of the body.

363. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. (4:3:3) W Prerequisite: Zool 204.

Basic phylogenetic principles, classification, paleontology, and evolutionary history of vertebrates; anatomy, functional morphology, and adaptations of vertebrates.

371. Molecular Biology. (2:2:1) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Biol 130 or Zool 101, 102; Chem 152, 351, or concurrent registration; Math 110.

Biochemistry of proteins and nucleic acids.

372. Genetics. (2:2:1) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 371.

General genetics integrated with molecular biology.

373. Cellular Biology. (3:3:1) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Zool 372; Chem 281 or 352.

Function of subcellular structures; physiological and developmental regulation of genes.

374. Genetics and Cellular Biology Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Zool 372 or concurrent registration.

380. Histology. (4:3:3) F, W, Su Prerequisite: Biol 130 or Zool 101.

Cellular and tissue structure of animals.

399R. Cooperative Education: Zoology Internship. (1–9:0:0 ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: department cooperative education coordinator's consent.

On-the-job experience with government, industry, etc.

402. Advanced Invertebrate Zoology. (5:4:2) F even yr. Prerequisite: Zool 204.

Functional morphology, cladistics, ecology, behavior and interrelationships of invertebrates.

407. (Zool-Botny) Principles of Conservation Biology and Ecology. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Biol 130, Zool 204; Botny-Zool 350 or Range 354.

Scientific principles of conservation, applications of population genetic, phylogenetic and ecological theory to preservation of biological diversity; developing sustainable ecological systems compatible with human resource use.

410. Freshwater Biology. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 204, 350.

Biology, systematics, ecology, and distribution of freshwater organisms. Field trips required.

414. Marine Ecology. (3:2:3) Sp Prerequisite: Zool 312 and instructor's consent.

Principles of marine ecology of planktonic, sublittoral, rocky shore, sandy shore, and mudflat communities. Extensive field trips.

416. Development of Marine Animals. (2:0:6) Sp Prerequisite: Zool 312 and instructor's consent.

Techniques of culturing, studying, and reporting on the development of eggs, embryos, and larvae of marine animals.

418. Aquaculture. (3:2:2)W even yr.

Programs and methods for the culturing of economic freshwater and marine animals.

429. Clinical Observation for Predental Students. (2:1:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 329.

Experience in local dental offices for junior and senior predental students. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

439. Clinical Observation for Premedical Students. (2:1:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 339; junior or senior standing and instructor's consent.

Observing with practicing physician and in hospitals. Not acceptable for zoology major credit.

443. Ichthyology. (3:2:3) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 204.

In-depth study of fish systematics, evolution, morphology, distribution, and natural history.

445. Herpetology. (4:3:2) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 204.

In-depth study of reptile and amphibian evolution, systematics, morphology, distribution, and natural history. Lab emphasizes taxonomy, classification, and distribution of western U.S. species.

446. Ornithology. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: Zool 204.

In-depth study of avian systematics, evolution, distribution, and natural history.

447. Mammalogy. (3:2:2) W Prerequisite: Zool 204.

In-depth study of mammalian diversity, distribution, and natural history. Three-day field trip required.

449R. Undergraduate Research. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

457. Wildlife and Fishery Management Techniques. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Zool 350.

Practical study of current methods used to assess and manage wildlife and fish resources.

460. Principles of Physiology. (4:4:3) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Zool 373; Phscs 106 or 221.

General physiological principles and control of organ systems.

472. Molecular Biology Laboratory. (2:0:6) F Prerequisite: Mcbio 441 or concurrent registration.

Molecular biology of gene expression, emphasizing eukaryotic organisms.

475. (Zool-Botny) Evolutionary Science. (3:3:0) F, W, Alt. term Prerequisite: Botny 210 or Zool 204; Biol 150 or Botny-Zool 350; Zool 276, 372 or Botny 341; or instructor's consent.

Observed organic change and apparent history of life on earth. Comparing study methods, interpreting data, evaluating evidence.

484. Human Embryology. (3:3:0) Alt. sem. Prerequisite: Zool 204.

Developmental milestones of prenatal life; etiology of congenital malformations, emphasizing cellular changes and their functional consequences.

493. History and Philosophy of Biology. (3:2:1) F, W Prerequisite: zoology core courses through 475.

Development of fundamental generalizations of biology; nature of science; applications to major philosophical issues of current science.

499R. Senior Honors Thesis. (1–3:0:3 ea.)

Honors thesis. Topic to be cleared with Honors Program and Zoology Department.

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

503. Research Orientation. (1:1:0) F

Departmental graduate procedures; techniques used in researching zoological literature. Required first fall semester of graduate study.

510. Genetics of Natural Populations. (4:4:0) W Prerequisite: Zool 475 or equivalent.

Basic principles of population genetics applied to natural populations; drift, selection, and nonrandom mating; inferring population subdivision, migration, and gene flow.

515R. Advanced Science In-Service. (1–5:Arr.:Arr. ea.)

In-service course for science teachers. Subjects may include:
—Advanced Topics Science In-Service
—Ecology Science In-Service
—Genetics Science In-Service
—Evolution Science In-Service
—Botany Science In-Service
—Meteorology Science In-Service

526. (Zool-Botny) Cell Biology. (3:3:0) F even yr. Prerequisite: introductory course in biochemistry.

Molecular physiology and ultrastructure of cells, emphasizing eukaryotic organisms.

532. Insect Classification. (4:1:9) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 331. Recommended: Zool 330.

Insect systematics emphasizing external morphology, natural history, evolution, distribution, and phylogeny. Insect collection required.

536. Comparative Toxicology. (3:2:3) W even yr. Prerequisite: general biology and an organic chemistry course.

Modes of action and biological transformations of pesticides in living animals, plants, and the environment, emphasizing techniques.

537. Aquatic Entomology. (3:2:4) F even yr. Recommended: Zool 331 or equivalent.

Morphology, classification, biology, and functional ecology of aquatic insects.

546. World Bird Families. (4:4:0) W odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 446 or instructor's consent.

Distribution, composition, and characteristics of world bird families, using museum specimens.

547. Raptor Biology. (2–4:Arr.:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: Zool 446 or instructor's consent.

Biology and conservation of major groups of predatory birds, using museum specimens.

549R. Advanced Topics in Zoology. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Subjects may include:
—Anatomical Preparations
—Histological Techniques
—Diseases of Fish
—Advanced Mammalogy
—Advanced Ornithology
—Wildlife Diseases

551. (Zool-Botny-Range) Quantitative Ecology. (3:2:3) W Prerequisite: Botny-Zool 350 or equivalent; Stat 221 or 501 or concurrent registration.

Practical quantitative methods necessary for ecological data analysis.

556. Limnology. (4:3:3) F even yr. Prerequisite: Zool 350.

Biotic and physical-chemical properties of lakes and streams. Saturday field trips required.

559R. Advanced Topics in Ecology and Systematics. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Subjects may include:
—Advanced Ecology
—Tropical Biology
—Evolutionary Biology
—Field Methods

561. Physiology and Drug Mechanisms. (3:2:3) F Prerequisite: Zool 460 or instructor's consent.

Function and regulation of organ systems in mammals. Relationships between normal functions and biological and physiological effects of drugs.

562. Neurophysiology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Zool 460 or equivalent.

Structure and function of central and peripheral nervous systems.

565. Endocrinology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Zool 460 or equivalent.

Study of mammalian hormones.

566. Experimental Endocrinology. (2:0:6) W Prerequisite: Zool 565. Recommended: Chem 481.

Techniques used in research.

569R. Advanced Topics in Entomology. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Subjects may include:
—Insect Taxonomy
—Insect Ecology
—Insect Physiology
—Acarology

572. Gene Regulation. (2:2:0) W even yr. Prerequisite: Zool 373.

Molecular basis of gene regulation in eukaryotic cells. Emphasis on transcriptional and post-transcriptional controls in nuclear and organellar genomes of animals and plants.

579R. Advanced Topics in Genetics. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

585. Developmental Biology. (3:3:0) F odd yr. Prerequisite: Zool 373.

Cellular and biochemical mechanisms that achieve differentiation in the developing embryo.

589R. Advanced Topics in Physiology. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

591R. Special Problems in Zoology. (1–4:Arr.:Arr. ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.



Zoology Faculty

Professors

Barnes, James R. (1969) BS, Brigham Young U., 1963; MS, PhD, Oregon State U., 1967, 1972.

Baumann, Richard W. (1975) BA, MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1965, 1967, 1970.

Black, Hal L. (1975) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1966, 1968; PhD, U. of New Mexico, 1972.

Booth, Gary M. (1972) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1963, 1966; PhD, U. of California, Riverside, 1969.

Bradshaw, William S. (1970) BA, Harvard U., 1963; PhD, U. of Illinois, 1968.

Busath, David D. (1995) BA, MD, U. of Utah 1974, 1978.

Farmer, James L. (1969) BS, California Inst. of Technology, 1960; PhD, Brown U., 1966.

Heckmann, Richard A. (1972) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1954, 1958; PhD, Montana State U., 1970.

Heninger, Richard W., Associate Dean (1966) BS, Brigham Young U., 1957; MS, PhD, Oklahoma State U., 1959, 1961.

Jeffery, Duane E. (1969) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1962, 1963; MA, PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1966, 1972.

Rhees, Reuben Ward (1973) BS, U. of Utah, 1967; PhD, Colorado State U., 1971.

Seegmiller, Robert E. (1972) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1965, 1967; PhD, McGill U., Canada, 1970.

Shiozawa, Dennis Kenji (1978) BA, Weber State Coll., 1972; MS, Brigham Young U., 1975; PhD, U. of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1978.

Sites, Jack W., Jr. (1982) BS, MS, Austin Peay State U., 1973, 1975; PhD, Texas A&M U., 1980.

Smith, H. Duane (1969) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1963, 1966; PhD, U. of Illinois, 1969.

Tolman, Richard R. (1982) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1963, 1964; PhD, Oregon State U., 1969.

White, Clayton M. (1970) BA, PhD, U. of Utah, 1961, 1968.

Winder, William W. (1982) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1971.

Associate Professors

Bell, John D. (1990) BS, Brigham Young U., 1982; PhD, U. of California, San Diego, 1987.

Braithwaite, Lee F. (1964) BS, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1959, 1962, 1970.

Judd, Allan M. (1991) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1978; PhD, West Virginia U., 1982.

Maurer, Brian A. (1986) BS, Brigham Young U., 1977; MS, West Virginia U., 1980; MS, PhD, U. of Arizona, 1982, 1984.

Rogers, Duke S. (1989) BS, MS, Texas A& M U., 1976, 1979; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1986.

Whitehead, Armand T. (1969) BS, Brigham Young U., 1965; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1969.

Assistant Professors

Belk, Mark C. (1992) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1987; PhD, U. of Georgia, 1992.

Bennett, Randy L. (1995) BA, Western Maryland Coll., 1985; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1993.

Crandall, Keith A. (1995) BA, Kalamazoo Coll., 1987; AM, PhD, Washington U., 1993.

Evans, R. Paul (1987) BS, Brigham Young U., 1995; PhD, Medical Coll. of Virginia, 1983.

Lephart, Edwin D. (1994) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1982; PhD, U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 1989.

Whiting, Michael (1997) BS, Brigham Young U., 1990; PhD, Cornell U., 1994.

Collaborators and Adjunct Faculty

Sanford Bingham, David R. Bolick, Gordon J. Christensen, Sherman Cloward, Ted Hanks, Joseph B. Platt, Phil R. Taylor, Charles Thompson, LaVar A. Ware, D. Keith Whatcott.

Part-Time Faculty

Craig Miyagishima, Eric G. Vogel.

Emeriti

Allen, A. Lester (1954) BA, PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1946, 1951.

Allman, Verl Phillips (1950) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1952.

Andersen, Ferron L. (1967) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1957, 1960; MS, U. of Illinois, 1962; PhD, Utah State U., 1963.

Chapman, Arthur O. (1959) BA, Brigham Young U. 1941; MA, U. of Kansas, 1949; PhD, U. of Nebraska, Omaha, 1953.

Frost, Herbert H. (1960) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1941, 1947; PhD, Cornell U., 1955.

Hayward, C. Lynn (1930) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1927, 1931; PhD, U. of Illinois, Chicago, 1941.

Jaussi, August W. (1962) BS, U. of Idaho, 1953; MS, Brigham Young U., 1955; PhD, Oklahoma State U., 1960.

Jorgensen, Clive D. (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1957; PhD, Oregon State U., 1964.

Nicholes, Henry J. (1946) BA, Brigham Young U., 1935; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1941.

Pritchett, Clyde L. (1967) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1962; PhD, U. of Wyoming, 1977.

Smith, Lamont W. (1970) BS, Brigham Young U., 1960; MS, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962; PhD, West Virginia U., 1970.

Tanner, Wilmer W. (1949) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1936, 1937; PhD, U. of Kansas, 1949.

Tipton, Vernon J. (1968) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1949; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1959.

Wood, Stephen L. (1956) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1946, 1948; PhD, U. of Kansas, 1953.






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