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Zoology Courses

Course
Semester Taught
Course Title
Credit Hours
Fall
Animal Diversity
4
Spring
Principles of Biology
4
Fall, Spring and Summer
Environmental Biology
4
Fall, Spring and Summer
Human Physiology
4
Fall
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4
Spring
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4
Alternate Falls
Fundamentals of Ecology
3
Alternate Falls
Evolutionary Biology
3
Spring
Human Heredity
(cross-listed with BOT 232)
3
Occasionally Offered
Field Ecology
2
Occasionally Offered
Genetics
(cross-listed with BOT 342)
3

Course Descriptions for the Miami University Hamilton Zoology Classes:

ZOO 113
Animal Diversity (4)
Diversity of animal examined in context of origin, evolutionary history, integration, sensitivity to perturbation, and interactions with humans. Assignments encourage students to synthesize previous laboratory experiences, explore current issues, or investigate an organism of special interest. Successful completion of laboratory required. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.
ZOO 114
Principles of Biology (4)
Examines basic biological concepts of cell theory, inheritance, and physiology. Prepares student of advanced study of biology and serves as a good overview for other students.
ZOO 121
Environmental Biology (4)
Local, regional, and global environmental issues examined in the context of current ecological theory and principles of resource use and management. Weekly discussion period provides opportunity for interaction. Does not count toward a zoology major.
ZOO 161
Human Physiology (4)
Examines physiological systems of the human body. Lecture provides basic information regarding function of these systems from an integrative perspective. In laboratory, hands-on approach and work in small groups to conduct experiments and/or carry out projects to illustrate the physiological concepts presented in lecture. Does not count toward a zoology major. 3 Lec. 1 Lab.
ZOO 171
Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
Study of the structure and function of the human body including respiratory, digestive, urinary, skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems. Does not count toward a zoology major. Prerequisite: ZOO 171. 3 Lec. 1 Lab
ZOO 172
Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
Study of the structure and function of the human body including respiratory, digestive, urinary, skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems. Does not count toward a zoology major. Prerequisite: ZOO 171. 3 Lec. 1 Lab
ZOO 204
Fundamentals of Ecology (3)
Interrelationships between organisms and their environments. Prerequisite: one year of chemistry.
ZOO 206
Evolutionary Biology (3)
Development of major evolutionary concepts and application of such concepts within the biological sciences and related scientific fields are examined. Prerequisite: one year of biological science.
ZOO 232
Human Heredity (3)
Introduction to the basic principles of genetics and their relevance to human society. Does not count toward a major in zoology.
Cross-linked with BOT 232.
ZOO 333
Field Ecology (2)
Experience in collections, analysis, and interpretation of ecological data. Prerequisite: ZOO 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
ZOO 342
Genetics (3)
Introduction to the basic principles of genetics organization, function, and inheritance. Prerequisite: one year of chemistry, junior standing, and at least one 200-level zoology course, or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with BOT 342.

*For additional information on all of the Zoology courses offered by Miami University, please check the General Bulletin 2002-2004.