Zoology (Zool)

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students

Zool 110. Zoology Orientation
(1-0) Cr. 0.5. F. First 8 weeks. Orientation to the area of zoology. For students considering a major in zoology. Specializations and career opportunities in the zoological sciences, including medically related professions. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Zool 155. Basic Human Physiology and Anatomy
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: H.S. biology and chemistry or Biol 109 or 201; Biol 109 or 201 recommended. The structure and functions of human organ systems.

Zool 156. Laboratory in Human Physiology and Anatomy
(0-4) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 155. Introduction to selected aspects of human anatomy and physiology through the use of models, specimens, and student conducted experiments.

Zool 255. Intermediate Physiology
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 201, 202. Intermediate level human systems physiology.

Zool 258. Human Reproduction (Same as W S 258.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2002. Prereq: 155 or Biol 109 or 201. Anatomy and physiology of human reproductive systems, including fertility, pregnancy, and delivery.

Zool 298. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

Zool 301I. Iowa Natural History (Same as Ia LL 301I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Zool 303. Biological Evolution (Same as Biol 303.)
See Biology.

Zool 304. Animal Behavior
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 202. Ethological and sociobiological approaches to animal behavior. Genetic and developmental aspects of behavior, biological rhythms, orientation (including navigation, migration), communication, and social behavior (mating, aggression, parental care).

Zool 304L. Laboratory in Animal Behavior
(0-3) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in Zool 304. Laboratory techniques for observation, description and analysis of animal activities; independent projects.

Zool 310. Brain and Behavior (Same as Psych 310.)
See Psychology.

Zool 311. Introduction to Parasitology (Same as Micro 311.)
(3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Biol 202. Biology and host-parasite relationships of major groups of animal parasites, and techniques of diagnosing and studying parasites.

Zool 312I. Ecology (Same as Ia LL 312I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Zool 320. Comparative Chordate Anatomy
(3-4) Cr. 5. F. Prereq: Biol 202, junior classification. The evolution of chordates as reflected in the anatomy of extinct and living forms. Lecture topics include the history and diversity of chordates; comparisons of anatomic structures among major groups, the adaptive significance of anatomic structures. Laboratory involves dissection of representative species.

Zool 322. Vertebrate Histology
(3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: Biol 202. Microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an introduction to histological techniques.

Zool 334. Embryology
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Biol 202. Basic principles and processes of development. Course will cover classical as well as current aspects of developmental biology. Emphasis will be on vertebrate model systems. Not acceptable for credit in the major for Genetics or Zoology majors.

Zool 334L. Embryology Laboratory
(0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 334. Selected experiments demonstrating basic concepts in development. Mixture of live embryo experiments and vertebrate developmental anatomy.

Zool 355. Principles of Physiology
(3-4) Cr. 5. F.S. Prereq: Biol 302. Introduction to systemic functions with emphasis on mammals. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 383. Women in Science and Engineering (Same as W S 383.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: A 200 level course in science, engineering or women’s studies; Engl 105. The interrelationships of women and science and engineering examined from historical, sociological, philosophical, and biological perspectives. Factors contributing to under-representation; feminist critiques of science; examination of successful strategies.

Zool 398. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

Zool 403I. Evolution (Same as Ia LL 403I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 404I. Behavioral Ecology (Same as Ia LL 404I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 405. Biology of Invertebrates (Dual-listed with 505.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-2) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Biol 302. Emphasis on diversity, development, physiology and behavior of invertebrate organisms - the "spineless wonders" of the world. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on study and experimentation with living invertebrates. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 415I. Freshwater Invertebrates (Same as Ia LL 415I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 419I. Vertebrate Ecology and Evolution (Same as Ia LL 419I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 420I. Amphibians and Reptiles (Same as Ia LL 420I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 428. Cell Biology
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Biol 302. Biological organization and function at the cellular level. Emphasis on biomembranes. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 433. Developmental Biology (Dual-listed with 533; same as Biol 433.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Biol 302. Principles of multicellular development, from gametogenesis and fertilization through reproductive maturity. Emphasis is placed on understanding the underlying mechanisms that govern developmental processes.

Zool 433L. Developmental Biology Laboratory (Same as Biol 433L.)
(0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 433. Experiments and explorations illustrating fundamental principles of multicellular development.

Zool 454. General and Comparative Endocrinology (Dual-listed with 554.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 355 and Biol 302. Chemical integration of vertebrate organisms. The structure, development, and evolution of the endocrine glands and the function and structure of their hormones. Laboratory techniques for studying hormonal phenomena. Laboratory experiments require animal surgery and involvement outside of scheduled class time. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 456. Neurobiology (Dual-listed with 556.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 310 or 355; physics recommended; permission of instructor to enroll in lab. Integration, coding, plasticity, and development in nervous systems. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 459. Environmental Physiology (Dual-listed with 559.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 355 or A Ecl 311; physics recommended. Physiological adaptations to the environment with an emphasis on vertebrates. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 462. Evolutionary Genetics (Dual-listed with 562; same as Gen 462.)
See Genetics. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Zool 490. Independent Study
Prereq: 15 credits in zoological sciences; permission of instructor. Students in the College of Agriculture may use no more than 6 credits of 490 toward the total of 128 credits required for graduation; students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may use no more than 9 credits of 490 toward graduation.

I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

R. Zoology research. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. 

S. Attendance and critique of zoology seminars. Cr. 1. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

U. Laboratory teaching experience. Cr. 1 to 2. For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

Zool 498. Cooperative Education
Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduate Students

Zool 501. Principles of Toxicology (Same as Tox 501, VDPAM 501.)
See Toxicology or Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine.

Zool 502. Methods of Toxicology (Same as Tox 502, VDPAM 502.)
See Toxicology or Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine.

Zool 505. Biology of Invertebrates (Dual-listed with 405.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-2) Cr. 4. Prereq: Biol 302. Emphasis on diversity, development, physiology and behavior of invertebrate organisms - the "spineless wonders" of the world. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on study and experimentation with living invertebrates.

Zool 507. Advanced Animal Behavior
(2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 304; permission of instructor. Analysis of current research in animal behavior with emphasis on physiological or endocrine control mechanisms.

Zool 510. Histology and Pathology of Fish Diseases (Same as A Ecl 510.)
(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2002. Prereq: A course in vertebrate histology or ichthyology. Histology of teleost fishes; pathogen biology and analysis of cell and tissue changes in the major teleost diseases.

Zool 511I. Field Parasitology (Same as Ia LL 511I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Zool 515. Ecology of Freshwater Invertebrates (Same as A Ecl 515.)
See Animal Ecology.

Zool 528. Cellular Growth and Regulation (Same as MCDB 528.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Courses in cell biology and biochemistry. Cell cycle, regulation of cell growth, cell division, membranes, transport processes, and regulation of cellular activities.

Zool 533. Principles of Developmental Biology (Same as MCDB 533.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2001. Prereq: Biol 302. Fundamental principles in multicellular development. Emphasis on understanding evolutionary conserved cellular and molecular regulatory processes as illustrated in classical studies and current literature.

Zool 540. Signal Transduction (Same as BBMB 540, MCDB 540.)
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 528, BBMB 404. Mechanisms and components of cellular signal transduction including receptors, G-proteins, second messengers, protein phosphorylation, other post-translational protein modifications, and transcriptional regulation.

Zool 542. Introduction to Molecular Biology Techniques (Same as BBMB 542, Bot 542, FS HN 542, BMS 542.)
Cr. 1 per module. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification. Workshops in basic molecular biology techniques and related procedures. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

A. DNA Techniques. Includes genetic engineering procedures, sequencing, PCR, and genotyping.

B. Protein Technique. Includes fermentation, protein isolation and analysis, NMR and monoclonal antibody production.

C. Cell Techniques. Includes cell immobilization, ELISA, flow cytometry, karyotyping and image analysis.

D. Plant Transformation. Includes Agrobacterium and particle gun transformation, and analysis of transformants (enzyme assay, PCR, Southern blot).

Zool 554. General and Comparative Endocrinology (Dual-listed with 454.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 355 and Biol 302. Graduate study in conjunction with 454. Chemical integration of vertebrate organisms. The structure, development, and evolution of the endocrine glands and the function and structure of their hormones. Laboratory techniques for studying hormonal phenomena. Laboratory experiments require animal surgery and involvement outside of scheduled class time.

Zool 556. Neurobiology (Dual-listed with 456; same as Neuro 556.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 355 or 310; physics recommended; permission of instructor to enroll in lab. Graduate study in conjunction with 456. Integration, coding, plasticity, and development in nervous systems.

Zool 557. Advanced Neuroscience Techniques (Same as Neuro 557.)
See Neuroscience.

Zool 559. Environmental Physiology (Dual-listed with 459.)
(3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 355 or A Ecl 311, physics recommended. Graduate study in conjunction with 459. Physiological adaptations to the environment with emphasis on vertebrates.

Zool 562. Evolutionary Genetics (Dual-listed with 462; same as Gen 562.)
See Genetics.

Zool 563. Molecular Phylogenetics (Same as Gen 563, Bot 563.)
(2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 303 and 301. Estimation of phylogenetic trees from DNA sequence data. Course provides an overview of uses for phylogenetic trees in bioinformatnics, genomics, molecular genetic, and systematics and explores the relationship between data, models of molecular evolution and patterns of biological diversification.

Zool 566. Molecular Evolution (Same as Bot 566.)
See Botany.

Zool 568. Advanced Systematics (Same as Ent 568.)
See Entomology.

Zool 569. Biogeography (Same as Bot 579. )
See Botany.

Zool 590. Special Topics (Same as Ia LL 590I.)
Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor.

Zool 590I. Graduate Independent Study (Same as Ia LL 590I.)
See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Courses for Graduate Students

Zool 632. Current Topics in Signal Transduction
Cr. 2 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Selected topics in signal transduction events, their molecular mechanisms and their relation to cellular processes. Topics may include cell recognition, second messenger systems, information integration and transfer, cell cycle, cell differentiation, and pattern formation.

Zool 660. Current Topics in Neurobiology and Behavior (Same as Neuro 660.)
Cr. 2 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics may include communication, hormones and behavior, neural integration, developmental neurobiology, neuroanatomy and ultrastructure, sensory biology, social behavior, techniques in neurobiology and behavior.

Zool 690. Seminar in Zoology
Cr. 1 each time taken. Journal article critique and discussion by faculty and graduate students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

                A. Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology

                B. Biology of Populations and Organisms

                C. Neurobiology

                D. Physiology

                E. Evolution

                F. Animal Models of Gene Therapy

                G. Behavior

                H. Bioinformatics

Zool 696. Research Seminar
Cr. 1 each time taken. Research seminars by faculty and graduate students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.

                A. Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology

                B. Biology of Populations and Organisms

                C. Neurobiology

                D. Physiology

                E. Evolution

                F. Animal Models of Gene Therapy

                G. Behavior

                H. Bioinformatics

Zool 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (Same as MCDB 698.)
See Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

Zool 699. Research

                I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.

Courses Offered at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), Ocean Springs, Mississippi

The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is affiliated with the University of Southern Mississippi. Iowa State students may register for the following University of Southern Mississippi/ GCRL courses and transfer them to their ISU degree programs. Written permission of the ISU coordinator for the GCRL, 201 Bessey, is required for this arrangement. Inquire at 201 Bessey for further information.

MAR 301. Marine Biology
Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: 8 semester hours of biological sciences. A general introduction to marine biology with emphasis on local fauna and flora.

MAR 301L. Marine Biology Lab
Cr. 2. SS. Lab to accompany 301.

MAR 403. Marine Invertebrate Zoology
Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: 16 credits in zoology, including an introductory course in invertebrate zoology. Concentrated study of free-living, marine invertebrates of the Mississippi Sound and adjacent continental shelf of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Emphasis on structure, classification, phylogeny, larval development, and functional processes.

MAR 403L. Marine Invertebrate Zoology Lab
Cr. 3. SS. Lab to accompany 403.

MAR 404. Parasites of Marine Animals
Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: 311. Study of the parasites of marine and estuarine animals with emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, life histories, and host-parasite relationships.

MAR 404L. Parasites of Marine Animals Lab
Cr. 3. SS. Lab to accompany 404.

MAR 408. Marine Ichthyology
Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: 16 credits in zoology, including comparative anatomy. Principles involved in classification and taxonomy of marine and estuarine fishes.

MAR 408L. Marine Ichthyology Lab
Cr. 3. SS. Lab to accompany 408.

MAR 430. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms
Cr. 3. SS. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Detailed study of the histological organization of representative marine organisms at the light and electron microscope levels.