UofC " This Is Now

Search Calendar:


Site Navigation
Welcome
Important Notice and Disclaimer
Fee Payment Deadlines
Academic Schedule
Examinations Schedule
Undergraduate Degrees with a Major
Combined Degrees
Minor Programs
Student Services
Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Regulations
Tuition and General Fees
English for Academic Purposes Program
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Environmental Design
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Haskayne School of Business
Faculty of Kinesiology
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Nursing
Schulich School of Engineering
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Work
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Co-operative Education/Internship
Continuing Education
Awards and Financial Assistance
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
How to Use
Courses of Instruction by Faculty
Course Descriptions
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J, K
L
M
N, O
P
R
S
T, U
V, W, Z
Veterinary Medicine VETM
Women's Studies WMST
Zoology ZOOL
About the University of Calgary
Where
Who's Who
Glossary of Terms
Contact Us
University of Calgary Calendar 2010-2011 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions V, W, Z Zoology ZOOL
Zoology ZOOL

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

Department Head - R.M.R. Barclay

†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:
H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 30 and enrolment in the Faculty of Nursing.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 269 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 200, 201, Kinesiology 261, Zoology 361, or 363 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Not open for credit to Majors or Minors in the Department of Biological Sciences or to Natural Sciences program students with a Concentration in Biological Sciences. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
back to top
Senior Courses
†Zoology 375       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:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 231 and 233.
back to top
†Zoology 377       The Vertebrates
Comparative anatomy; a basis for understanding the functional organization, development and adaptive radiation of vertebrates.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 231 and 233.
back to top
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:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 or Zoology 375.
Notes:
Offered in odd-even dated academic years.
back to top
Zoology 461       Animal Physiology I
Study of control mechanisms in nerves, sensory organs, muscles and endocrine glands.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 331 or Neuroscience 301.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 461 and any of Medical Science 404, 502, 604 or Zoology 269, 361 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.
back to top
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:
H(3-1T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 463 and any of Medical Science 404, 502, 604 or Zoology 269, 363 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
back to top
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:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 375.
back to top
†Zoology 477       Biology of Vertebrates

Systematics, natural history and biology of vertebrates. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification and morphology of native taxa as well as basic techniques of biological systematics.

477.01. Birds and Mammals

477.02. Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles


Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 or Zoology 377.
Notes:
Courses may be taken in any order.  Zoology 477.01 is offered in odd-even dated academic years; Zoology 477.02 is offered in even-odd dated academic years. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
back to top
Zoology 483       Principles in Parasitism
An introduction to protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of animals; principles of host and parasite adaptations, host defense, disease and epidemiology. Laboratory tutorials emphasize morphology, life cycles and systematics of parasites. This course is delivered via video-broadcasting facilities.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343 or Zoology 375.
back to top
Zoology 507       Special Problems in Zoology
Lectures, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of at least 9 full-course equivalents and consent of the department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
back to top
Zoology 528       Independent Studies in Zoology
Original and independent thought, practical research and the completion of written and oral reports.
Course Hours:
F(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, completion of at least 15 full-course equivalents and consent of the department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
back to top
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:
F(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, completion of at least 15 full-course equivalents and consent of the department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
back to top
Zoology 531       Histology
Light and electron microscopic morphology of the basic tissues (epithelia, connective tissues, muscles and nerves) in the vertebrates; structural and functional associations of the basic tissues in the primary organs of the body.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 331 and one of Zoology 377 or 471.
Notes:
Offered in even-odd dated academic years.
back to top
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:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Ecology 429, Zoology 375, 377 or 477.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Marine Science 546 and Zoology 567 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Offered in even-odd dated academic years. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar. 
back to top
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.

571.01 Dinosaurs, Birds and Mammals.

571.02 Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles.


Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 377.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for either Zoology 571.01 or 571.02 and Zoology 571 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of Zoology 477.01 or 477.02, and Geology 201 or 209 are strongly recommended. Courses can be taken in either order. Zoology 571.01 is offered in odd-even dated academic years. Zoology 571.02 is offered in even-odd dated academic years.
back to top
Zoology 573       Advanced Embryology
Analysis of mammalian embryology including gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and early organogenesis. Consideration of normal developmental patterns and abnormal events resulting in congenital malformations.
Course Hours:
H(2-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 471 or Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 573 and Medical Science 607.02 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Offered in odd-even dated academic years.
back to top
Zoology 575       Advanced Topics in Animal Biology

Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
back to top
†Zoology 577       Mammalogy
A detailed examination of the evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behaviour of mammals.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313, and Zoology 477.01 or consent of the department.
Notes:
Offered in even-odd dated academic years. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
back to top
Zoology 583       Ornithology
An overview of the biology of birds, including their evolution, morphology, ecology and behaviour. The course will emphasize the influence that being a flying homeotherm has had on almost every aspect of avian biology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 477.01 and Biology 313.
Notes:
Offered in odd-even dated academic years.
back to top
Zoology 595       Comparative Neuromuscular Physiology
Examination of the nervous and muscular systems of selected invertebrate animals spanning phyla from the Protozoa to the Echinodermata. Material will be selected that relates the behaviour to the nervous and muscular systems unique to each group. Specializations unique to various groups will be examined as well as the increasing complexity at various levels of organization. Instructional format includes lectures and student seminars.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
back to top
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:
H(3-1S)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 463.
back to top