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  • ZOOL 4000: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and University Advanced Standing. Examines the biological basis of animal behavior with emphasis on the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary causes of behavior. Covers first the proximate causes of behavior and then the ultimate or evolutionary causes of behavior. Includes topics such as the genetic basis of behavior, perceptual and effectual systems, ethology, neurophysiology, learning, animal communication, sexual behavior, and social systems.
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  • ZOOL 4100: Parasitology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1620 or MICR 2060) with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the study of parasites. Emphasizes the biology of principal groups of parasites affecting humans, livestock, and other animals, including their medical economic, and ecological significance. Emphasizes parasites causing zoonotic diseases. Includes weekly laboratory experience involving identification of parasites. Course lab fee of $45 applies.
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  • ZOOL 4300: Histology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): [(ZOOL 2320 or ZOOL 2320H or ZOOL 2420) with a C- or higher] and University Advanced Standing. Prepares students pursuing biomedical careers to analyze tissues and relate them to normal and abnormal physiological functions. Studies the microscopic structure of the body at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Emphasizes physical and functional relationships of various tissues in the organs of the body. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $35 applies.
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  • ZOOL 4400: Pathophysiology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320, ZOOL 2420, and MICR 2060 or MICR 3450 each with a minimum grade C-, and University Advanced Standing. Emphasizes the effects of human diseases on human physiology. Studies pathophysiological etiologies and mechanisms that cause disease and examines physiological adaptations and dysfunction of organs and organ systems in a disease state.
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  • ZOOL 4500: Comparative Vertebrate Zoology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and (ZOOL 1090, ZOOL 2320, or ZOOL 3100) with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): ZOOL 4505. Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Emphasizes developmental and evolutionary comparative aspects of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems. Corequisite:    ZOOL 4505
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  • ZOOL 4505: Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and (ZOOL 1090, ZOOL 2320, or ZOOL 3100) with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): ZOOL 4500. Accompanies the comparative vertebrate zoology lecture. Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Incorporates dissections of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems. Course lab fee of $55 applies. Corequisite:    ZOOL 4500
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  • ZOOL 4600: Ornithology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and University Advanced Standing; ZOOL 3100 and ZOOL 3105 highly recommended. Provides an in-depth study of avian evolution, systematics, developmental anatomy (wings, beaks, feathers), physiology, and social and reproductive behavior. Emphasizes an evolutionary and adaptive theme to the study of birds. Includes lectures, laboratories and field trips.. Course Lab fee of $41 for transportation, lab applies.
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  • ZOOL 4700: Advanced Anatomy

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2320 with a minimum grade of C- and University Advanced Standing. For students interested in biomedical science careers or with a special interest in anatomy. Covers principles and techniques of anatomical investigation and specimen preparation. Provides supervised experience in human cadaver dissection, anatomic interpretation of radiographs, craniometrics, and palpation of the body. A regional dissection approach will be used in the lab. Requires problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes the theory and basic principles of various forms of diagnostic imaging, light and electron microscopy, skeletal preparation, and injection/maceration techniques. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $13 applies.
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  • ZOOL 4750: Human Physiology A Cell Biology Approach

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3400 and University Advanced Standing. Addresses physiological principles and functions of the human body systems at the molecular level. Emphasizes cell signal transduction involved in the body maintaining homeostasis. Gives special attention to nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, urinary and respiratory systems. Requires problem solving and analytical thinking skills to be successful in the class. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
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  • ZOOL 4780: Neuroscience

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 2420 with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Covers aspects of molecular and cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, anatomy and the interplay of these and other disciplines in our understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system. Discusses neuroanatomy, developmental neurobiology, electrophysiology, membrane specializations related to signal propagation and signal transmission, neurotransmitter function and neuropharmacology, structure and function of simple neuronal circuits and complex neural networks and the plasticity of the nervous system. Incorporates discussion of journal articles related to the latest advances in neuroscience.
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