College of Sciences and Humanities: Zoology Courses

ZOOL 330 - Structure and Development of Vertebrates.

Comparative study of the anatomy, development, and evolutionary relationships of vertebrates. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 347 - Animal Parasitology.

Helminth, protozoan, and arthropod parasites of animals and humans. Emphasizes identification, life cycles, host-parasite relationships, and physiology of common species. Some emphasis on medical and clinical aspects of parasites in humans, and tropical forms. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 112; or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 432 - Invertebrate Zoology.

Comparative morphology, physiology, ecology, life histories, and phylogeny of invertebrate animal phyla. Prerequisite: BIO 111,112; or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 440 - Ornithology.

The study of birds including identification, systematics, anatomy, physiology, life histories, ecological relationships, and conservation. Field work in addition to regular laboratory periods may be required. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 441 - Entomology.

Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, habits, and adaptations of insects. Prerequisite: BIO 111,112; or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 444 - Ichthyology.

The study of fish with emphasis on identification, classification, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Emphasizes Indiana species, but other important species will be included. Prerequisite: BIO 111,112; or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 445 - Herpetology

Introduction to the biology of amphibians and reptiles, including their origin, anatomy, physiology, classification, behavior, and ecology. Through extensive field trips, the laboratory will emphasize identification and observation of amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitats. Prerequisite: BIO 112.

ZOOL 446 - Mammalogy.

The evolutionary origin, characteristics, and distribution of recent mammals. The economic relationships of mammals. The collection and preservation of specimens. May require additional field work. Prerequisite: BIO 112 or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 483 - Wildlife Biology.

The identification, population dynamics, and geographic distribution of wildlife species with particular emphasis on those of the United States. The harvest and management of wildlife. May require additional field work. Prerequisite: BIO 216 or permission of the department chairperson.

ZOOL 484 - Aquatic Entomology.

Immature and adult stages of aquatic insects, including collecting techniques, identification, ecological requirements, morphology, and evolutionary adaptations to lentic and lotic conditions. Emphasizes aquatic insects as indicators of environmental quality and stress.

ZOOL 532 - Invertebrate Zoology.

Comparative morphology, physiology, ecology, life histories, and phylogeny of invertebrate animal phyla. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 112, or permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 432.

ZOOL 540 - Ornithology.

The study of birds including identification, systematics, anatomy, physiology, life histories, ecological relationships, and conservation. Fieldwork in addition to regular laboratory periods may be required. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 440.

ZOOL 541 - Entomology.

Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, habits, and adaptations of insects. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 112, or permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 441.

ZOOL 544 - Ichthyology.

The study of fish with emphasis on identification, classification, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Emphasizes Indiana species but includes other important species. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 112, or permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 444.

ZOOL 545 - Herpetology.

Introduction to the biology of amphibians and reptiles, including their origin, anatomy, physiology, classification, behavior, and ecology. Through extensive field trips, the laboratory will emphasize identification and observation of amphibians and reptiles in their natural habitats. Prerequisite: BIO 112. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 445.

ZOOL 546 - Mammalogy.

The evolutionary origin, characteristics, and distribution of recent mammals. The economic relationships of mammals. The collection and preservation of specimens. May require additional fieldwork. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 446.

ZOOL 583 - Wildlife Biology.

The identification, population dynamics, and geographic distribution of wildlife species with particular emphasis on those of the United States. The harvest and management of wildlife. May require additional fieldwork. Prerequisite: BIO 216 or permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 483.

ZOOL 584 - Aquatic Entomology.

Immature and adult stages of aquatic insects, including collecting techniques, identification, ecological requirements, morphology, and evolutionary adaptations to lentic and lotic conditions. Emphasizes aquatic insects as indicators of environmental quality and stress. Prerequisite: ZOOL 541 or permission of the department chairperson. Not open to students who have credit in ZOOL 484.

ZOOL 670 - Field Zoology.

The field study of animals--terrestrial and aquatic, invertebrate and vertebrate, microscopic and macroscopic--with emphasis on the collection and identification of noninsect invertebrates.

ZOOL 682 - Animal Ecology.

The composition, development, dynamics, and geographic distribution of animal communities. The relationships between animals and the physical, chemical, and biotic elements of the environment. Includes physiological ecology and ethology. Field studies of animal communities.