Courses and Programs 1995-1997
Courses and Programs 1995-1997Zool 110. Zoology Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. 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 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. (1-3) 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. Materials fee.
Zool 258. Human Reproduction. Same as W S 258. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. 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 these courses prior to commencing each work period.
Zool 301I. Iowa Natural History. Same as A Ecl 301I, Bot 301I, Ia LL 301I. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Zool 304. Animal Behavior. (3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. 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). Laboratory techniques for observation, description and analysis of animal activities; independent projects. Materials fee.
Zool 310. Brain and Behavior. Same as Psych 310. See Psychology.
Zool 311. Introduction to Parasitology. Same as MIPM 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. Materials fee.
Zool 312I. Ecology. Same as A Ecl 312I, Biol 312I, Bot 312I, 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. Materials fee.
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. Materials fee.
Zool 334. Embryology. (2-0) Cr. 2. S. Prereq: Biol 202. Basic principles and processes of development. Descriptive, comparative, experimental, and analytical embryology.
Zool 334L. Embryology Laboratory. (0-3) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 334. Classical developmental anatomy of vertebrate embryos plus selected experiments on living embryos. Materials fee.
Zool 355. Principles of Physiology. (3-3) Cr. 4. F.S. Prereq: Biol 302. Introduction to systemic functions with emphasis on vertebrates. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Zool 383. Women in Science and Engineering. Same as Engr 383, W S 383. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. 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 these courses prior to commencing each work period.
Zool 403. Biological Evolution. Same as Biol 403, Bot 403. See Biology.
Zool 403I. Evolution. Same as Biol 403I, Bot 403I, Ia LL 403I. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Zool 405. Invertebrate Biology. This course is dual listed with 505. (3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: Biol 302. A general biology of the invertebrates. Functional, ecological, developmental, and evolutionary aspects of the invertebrate phyla. Materials fee.
Zool 415I. Developmental Biology of Freshwater Invertebrates. Same as Ia LL 415I. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Zool 419I. Vertebrate Ecology and Evolution. Same as A Ecl 419I, Ia LL 419I. See Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Zool 428. Cell Biology. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Biol 302. Biological organization and function at the cellular level. Emphasis on biomembranes. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Zool 433. Developmental Biology. This course is dual listed with 533. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 302. Analysis of development in selected eukaryotic organisms. The most recent research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.
Zool 450L. Developmental Biology Laboratory. (1-6) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: Biol 302. Modern experimental techniques in molecular developmental biology. Laboratory projects. Emphasis on early development, microinjection technology, and modern nucleic acid procedures. Materials fee.
Zool 454. General and Comparative Endocrinology. This course is 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. Materials fee.
Zool 456. Neurobiology. This course is 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. Materials fee.
Zool 459. Environmental Physiology. This course is dual listed with 559. (3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 355 or A Ecl 311; physics recommended. Physiological adaptations to the environment with an emphasis on vertebrates. Materials fee.
Zool 462. Evolutionary Genetics. This course is dual listed with 562. Same as Gen 462. See Genetics.
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.
S. Attendance and critique of zoology seminars. Cr. 1.
U. Laboratory teaching experience. Cr. 1 to 2. For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory assistants.
Z. Zoology research. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken.
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 these courses prior to commencing each work period.
Zool 501. Principles of Toxicology. Same as Tox 501, V Pth 501. See Toxicology or Veterinary Pathology.
Zool 502. Methods of Toxicology. Same as Tox 502, V Pth 502. See Toxicology or Veterinary Pathology.
Zool 505. Invertebrate Biology. This course is dual listed with 405. (3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-3) Cr. 4. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: Biol 302. Graduate study in conjunction with 405. In-depth study of selected invertebrate groups; analysis of current research topics. Not open to students who have credit in 405. Materials fee.
Zool 507. Advanced Animal Behavior. (2-0) Cr. 2. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 304. Analysis of current research in animal behavior with emphasis on communication and social behavior.
Zool 510. Histology and Pathology of Fish Diseases. Same as A Ecl 510. (2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. 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. Materials fee.
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. Developmental Biology. This course is dual listed with 433. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Biol 302. Graduate study in conjunction with 433. Analysis of development in selected eukaryotic organisms. The most recent research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of development.
Zool 534. Molecular Development and Differentiation. Same as MCDB 534. (1-0 to 6-0) Cr. 1 to 6. Repeat for a total of up to 6 credits. F.S. Course is offered in modular form; cannot repeat modules. Each module is one credit. Prereq: 533 and B B 404 strongly recom-mended. Module A is required for other modules.
A. Strategies for Differentiation
B. Embryonic Axis Determination
C. Mammalian Development
D. Plant Growth Regulation I
E. Plant Growth Regulation II
F. Cell and Tissue Interactions
Zool 540. Signal Transduction. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 528, B B 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 the Instrumentation Facilities for Biotechnology Research. Same as FS HN 542, V An 542. Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Graduate classification. Overview of the operations and research capabilities of the biotechnology facilities including NMR, protein, nucleic acid, image analysis, fermentation, plant hormone, transgenic animal, cytometry/ hybridoma, macromolecular structure, molecular modeling, confocal microscopy, electron micro-scopy, and grain quality.
Zool 551. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I. Same as B M E 551, V P P 551. (4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 355; 320 or B M E 525; credit or enrollment in B B 420 or 404. Neurophysiology, sensory systems, muscle, neuroendocrinology, endocrinology.
Zool 551L. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology I Lab. Same as B M E 551L, V P P 551L. (0-3) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 551. Electrophysiological techniques; principles of nervous system and endocrine function. Materials fee.
Zool 552. Advanced Vertebrate Physiology II. Same as B M E 552, V P P 552. (4-3) Cr. 5. S. Prereq: 355; 320 or B M E 525; credit or enrollment in B B 420 or 404. Cardiovascular, renal, respiratory physiology, and digestion.
Zool 554. General and Comparative Endocrinology. This course is 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. Materials fee.
Zool 556. Neurobiology. This course is 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. Materials fee.
Zool 557. Advanced Neuroscience Techniques. Same as Neuro 557. See Neuroscience.
Zool 559. Environmental Physiology. This course is 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. Materials fee.
Zool 562. Evolutionary Genetics. This course is dual listed with 462. Same as Gen 562. See Genetics.
Zool 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.
Zool 632. Current Topics in Signal Transduction. Same as MCDB 632. 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 650. Current Topics in Physiology. Cr. 2 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: 355; permission of instructor. Topics from comparative physiology, environmental physiology, mammalian physiology, selected physiological techniques.
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 basis only.
A. Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
C. Neurobiology
D. Physiology
E. Evolution
F. Animal Models of Gene Therapy
G. Behavior
Zool 696. Research Seminar. Cr. 1 each time taken. Research seminars by faculty and graduate students. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
A. Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
C. Neurobiology
D. Physiology
E. Evolution
F. Animal Models of Gene Therapy
G. Behavior
Zool 698. Seminar in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Same as B B 698, Bot 698, Gen 698, MCDB 698, MIPM 698. See Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
Zool 699. Research.
I. Iowa Lakeside Laboratory.