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 University of Calgary Calendar 2017-2018 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions V, W, Z Zoology ZOOL
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ZOOL 269 401 403 435 461 463 475 507 515 528 530 567 571 575 577 581 595 597 697
 

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science.

†Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for these courses.
 
Junior Course
 
Zoology 269       Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
The structure and function of human organ systems with emphasis on homeostasis.
      
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 30.    
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 269 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 404, 604, Zoology 461, 463, Kinesiology 259, 260 or 323 will not be allowed.
Notes: Open only to students enrolled in the UC-Qatar Nursing program.
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Senior Courses
 
†Zoology 401       An Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology
A survey of the invertebrate phyla with particular reference to those which exemplify the following grades of organization: protoplasmic, cellular, tissue, and organ-system and within the latter - acoelomate, pseudocoelomate, schizocoelomate and enterocoelomate. Emphasis is placed on functional morphology of the major phyla.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 371 or 233
Also known as: (formerly Zoology 375)      
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Zoology  403       An Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology
Systematics, natural history and biology of vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification and morphology of native taxa as well as basic techniques of biological systematics.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 371 or 233.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 403 and either Zoology 477.01 or 477.02 will not be allowed.
Also known as: (formerly Zoology 379)      
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Zoology 435       Entomology
Introduction to the insects. Structure and function, evolution, patterns of diversity; insect-environment interactions; interactions with plants and other animals, including humans; insect behaviour, particularly social behaviour; cultural and forensic entomology.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 313 and one of Biology 371 or Zoology 375 or 401.
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Zoology 461       Animal Physiology I
Study of control mechanisms in nerves, sensory organs, muscles and endocrine glands.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 331 or Neuroscience 301.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 461 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 404, 604, Zoology 269, Kinesiology 259, 260 or 323 will not be allowed.
Notes: Prior completion of Physics 211 or 221; and 223; and Biochemistry 341, 393 or Chemistry 351 is strongly recommended. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
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Zoology 463       Animal Physiology II
Study of body fluids and hemostasis, body defence systems, reproductive physiology, respiration, circulation, excretion, gastrointestinal physiology and thermoregulation.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 463 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 404, 604, Zoology 269, Kinesiology 259, 260 or 323 will not be allowed.
Notes: Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
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Zoology 475       The Invertebrates
The phylogeny of the invertebrates; the relationships and adaptive radiation of all animal phyla, with emphasis on those structural and functional characteristics that are of evolutionary significance.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 375 or 401.
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Zoology 507       Special Problems in Zoology
Independent research, lectures, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(0-8) or H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): 54 units (9.0 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes: Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology 515       Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
The structural, functional, developmental and evolutionary relationships of the organs and systems of the vertebrates. Laboratory work will emphasize the dissection, identification and homologies of structures in various vertebrates.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 379 or 403.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 515 and 377 will not be allowed.
Notes: Offered in even-odd academic years
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Zoology 528       Independent Studies in Zoology
Original and independent thought, practical research and the completion of written and oral reports.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(0-8)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 315, 90 units (15.0 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes: Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology 530       Honours Research Project in Zoology
Research project under the direction of one or more faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. Formal written and oral reports must be presented on completion of this course. Open only to Honours Zoology students or Honours Biological Sciences students.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(0-8)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 315, 90 units (15.0 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes: Consult the departmental website for registration information.
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Zoology 567       Animal Behaviour
Offered from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. Development of ethological ideas; interaction of genotype and environment in ontogeny of behaviour; role of behaviour in dealing with environmental challenges.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 313 and one of Biology 371, Ecology 429, Zoology 375, 377, 401 or 477.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 567 and Marine Science 546 will not be allowed.
Notes: Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar. 
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Zoology 571       Palaeobiology of Vertebrates

Evolutionary trends in the major groups of vertebrates from both neontological and palaeontological viewpoints. The interpretation of palaeontological data and their applicability to our understanding of evolution, systematics and palaeoecology.


Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): One of Zoology 377, 379 or 403.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 571 and either Zoology 571.01 or 571.02 will not be allowed.
Notes: Prior completion of Geology 201 or 209 is strongly recommended. Offered in odd-even academic years.
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Zoology 575       Advanced Topics in Animal Biology

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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†Zoology 577       Mammalogy
A detailed examination of the evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behaviour of mammals.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 313 and one of Zoology 379, 403 or 477.01.
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Zoology  581       Principles in Parasitism
An introduction to protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of animals; principles of host and parasite adaptations, host defence, disease and epidemiology. A series of web-based laboratory exercises emphasizes morphology, life cycles and systematics of parasites. This course may be delivered via video-broadcasting facilities.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343 or Zoology 375 or 401.
Also known as: (formerly Zoology 483)      
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Zoology 595       Evolutionary Perspectives in Neurobiology
Explores form, function and performance of invertebrate and vertebrate neurons and nervous systems through examination of physical, biochemical, metabolic, (neuro)physiological and behavioural constraints and trade-offs.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 595 and Neuroscience 541 will not be allowed.
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Zoology 597       Principles of Endocrinology
General and molecular aspects of endocrine physiology. Topics will include the mechanisms of hormone action (receptor occupancy and transduction of signal), current techniques in endocrinology, synthesis and release of hormones, and the functional role of different endocrine organs. Lectures will include examples from lower vertebrates and invertebrates to emphasize comparative aspects.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 463.
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Graduate Course
 
Zoology 697       Advanced Topics in Comparative Endocrinology
The principles of endocrinology will be provided through the lecture component of Zoology 597, and this will be augmented with additional reading, term papers and seminars in comparative endocrinology.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Zoology 463.  
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Zoology 697 and 597 will not be allowed.
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