| ZO 150 | Animal Diversity | 4(3-3-0) |
| Classification of animals, macroevolution, systematics, and phylogeny, including relationship to other kingdoms. Patterns of diversifications in body design and relationship between body design and environment, with emphasis on invertebrate animals. Study selected animal assemblages. |
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| ZO (BIO) 160 | Introduction to Cellular and Developmental Zoology | 4(3-3-0) S,Sum |
| Basic concepts and principles of cellular and developmental zoology with emphasis on the physical basis of life, the cell as the fundamental unit of life and the mechanisms involved in the development of multicellular animals. |
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| ZO 212 | Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4(3-3-0) F,Sum |
| Preq: BIO 125 or BIO 183 or ZO 150 or ZO 160 |
| Major emphasis on structure and function of the muscular, skeletal, circulatory and nervous systems of humans. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO (MEA) 220 | Marine Biology | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MEA 200 or BIO 125 |
| Introduction to marine plants and animals, their adaptations to life in the sea and ecological interactions in selected marine environments (e.g. coral reefs, deep sea, salt marshes). Interactions of man with the sea: food from the seas, biology of diving. Optional trip. |
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| ZO (FOR) (FW) 221 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Importance of natural resources and their role in human environment. Physical, biological and ecological principles underlying sustainability of natural resources with attention to consequences of human impacts while meeting society needs. |
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| ZO 250 | Animal Anatomy and Physiology | 4(3-3-0) |
| Preq: ZO 150 and (ZO 160 or BIO 125 or BIO 183) |
| Roles of physical laws, environmental challenges, and evolutionary history in shaping animal structure and function. Selected examples from invertebrates and vertebrates. Laboratory in anatomy and physiology, hypothesis generation and testing and data analysis and presentation. |
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| ZO 260 | Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 150 or BIO 183 |
| Principles of evolution, animal behavior, and ecology. Mechanisms of microevolution and speciation, modes, and variation in animal behavior, and population, community, and ecosystem level processes. Methodology and logic of evolution, behavior andecology and applications to conservation and management issues. |
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| ZO 295 | Special Topics in Zoology | 1-4 |
| Preq: BIO 125 or BIO 183 or ZO 150 or ZO 160 |
| Experimental offerings in Zoology. |
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| ZO 315 | General Parasitology | 3(2-3-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 150 or ZO 160 or BIO 125 or BIO 183 |
| General principles of parasitic symbiosis. Emphasis on life cycles, epidemiology, and pathology of major parasites of humans and domestic animals. |
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| ZO (FW) 353 | Wildlife Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Historical development of Wildlife Management from anecdotal, observational practices to modern, scientific approaches used around the world. Principles of population analysis, management, protection and conservation of animals, particularly those of conservation, aesthetic, sport or food values in urban, rural and wilderness areas. Ethics of hunting and trapping. Contradictory objectives challenging modern wildlife managers. |
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| ZO 361 | Principles of Embryonic Development | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 150 or ZO 160 or BIO 125 or BIO 183 |
| An integrated study of descriptive and experimental embryology. Development of both invertebrates and vertebrates at levels of organization from molecular to organismal. |
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| ZO 370 | Developmental Anatomy of the Vertebrates | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: BIO 181 or ZO 150 |
| An integrated study of the functional anatomy, phylogeny, and embryonic development of organ systems in vertebrate animals. |
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| ZO 375 | Developmental Anatomy Laboratory | 2(0-4-0) S |
| Preq: BIO 181 or ZO 150 |
| A hands-on study of embryonic development and organ systems in vertebrate animals, utilizing microscopic examination of living and preserved embryos, demonstrations of skeletons and mammalian organs, and dissections of preserved shark, salamander, and mink. |
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| ZO 402 | Invertebrate Zoology | 2(2-0-0) S, even yrs |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Survey of invertebrate phyla, excluding the Protista, emphasizing their functional biology. |
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| ZO 403 | Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory | 2(0-6-0) S,Alt. yrs.(even) |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Examination of living and preserved invertebrates to study their distinguishing characteristics and to observe anatomical modifications for function. |
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| ZO 405 | Functional Histology | 3(3-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: BIO 183 or ZO 150 and ZO 160, Junior standing or Senior standing |
| Offered only as a distance education course via the internet. Functional Histology describes the cellular structure of tissues and organs. Human organs are emphasized, with brief consideration given to variation in other mammals. Tissue and organstructure is related to function, including examples of malfunction (histopathology). The course is especially appropriate for students planning a career in veterinary science, medicine, or allied health fields. Credit not allowed for both ZO 371 and ZO 405. Offered by distance education only. |
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| ZO 410 | Introduction to Animal Behavior | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 150 or ZO 260 |
| Studies of animal behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates including physiological mechanisms and adaptive significance. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO 412 | Human Anatomy | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: BIO 183 or ZO 250, and Junior standing or Senior standing |
| Study of the structure of the human body, utilizing a systems approach. Focus on gross anatomy, with reference to microanatomy and embryonic development as needed to understand gross morphology. Emphasis on the interrelationship of structure and function. Laboratory study facilitated through use of human skeletons, anatomical models, and electronic media as well as dissection of mammalian systems and selected organs. |
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| ZO (BO) 414 | Cell Biology | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 160 or ZO 250 or BIO 125 or BIO 183 |
| The chemical and physical bases of cellular structure and function with emphasis on methods and interpretations. |
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| ZO 419 | Limnology | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| Structure and function of lakes and ponds, including physical, chemical and biological controls of productivity and species composition of aquatic plants and animals, and effects of pollution on water quality. One local weekend field trip is required.Credit in both ZO 419 and ZO 519 is not allowed |
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| ZO (FW) 420 | Introduction to Fisheries Science | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Coreq: ZO 260 or BO 360 |
| Role of fish in aquatic ecosystems, fish biology, fish ecology, fisheries management and conservation. Emphasis on aquatic ecosystems and food webs, life history and ecology of important sport and commercial fishes, population and community dynamics, and theory and practice of fisheries management and conservation. Case studies from freshwater, estuarine and marine systems. |
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| ZO 421 | Principles of Physiology | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: CH 223, ZO 250 |
| A comprehensive survey of the processes involved in the function of specialized cells, tissues and organ systems. Emphasis on basic concepts with orientation toward mammalian and human systems |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO 422 | Biological Clocks | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 250 |
| Coreq: Credit in both ZO 422 and ZO 522 is not allowed |
| The anatomy, physiology, and development of biological clocks in a variety of organisms, including humans. |
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| ZO (FW) 423 | Introduction to Fisheries Sciences Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Coreq: FW (ZO) 420 |
| General anatomy and identification of common freshwater, estuarine and marine fish, functional morphology, age and growth analyses, fish health and diets. Computer analyses of bioenergetic and population dynamics. |
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| ZO (ENT) 425 | General Entomology | 3(2-3-0) F,Sum |
| Preq: ZO 150 |
| Explores the science of entomology by focusing on the basic principles of systematics, morphology, physiology, development, behavior, ecology, and control of insects. Field trips provide opportunities to collect insects and study their adaptations to a wide variety of natural environments. |
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| ZO (FW) 430 | Fisheries and Wildlife Administration | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PS 201, PS 202; FW (ZO) 420, FW (ZO) 353 |
| Describes and compares the administrative structures and programs of federal and state fish and wildlife agencies and develops an understanding of the basis on which these agencies function. Evaluates the interrelationships that fisheries-wildlife professionals, special interest groups, public agencies and legislative bodies play in resource management programs. |
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| ZO 441 | Biology of Fishes | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| Behavior, evolution, physiology and ecology of fishes, emphasizing their adaptations for life in streams, lakes, and oceans. |
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| ZO 442 | Biology of Fishes Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| Coreq: ZO 441 |
| Field and laboratory exercises with the common fish species and communities of North Carolina. Field trips to local streams and lakes plus weekend trips to coastal, estuarine, and mountain habitats. |
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| ZO (MEA) 449 | Principles of Biological Oceanography | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 181 |
| Biological productivity and trophic relationships in plankton, nekton and benthos; community ecology of selected habitats (estuaries, intertidal zones, coral reefs, deep sea); and adaptation of organisms to the marine environment.Credit is not allowed for both MEA(ZO)449 and MEA(ZO)549 |
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| ZO 450 | Evolutionary Biology | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 205, ZO 208. GN 411 recommended. |
| Principles and patterns of organic evolution. Origin of life, patterns of genetic variability within populations; adaptations, natural selection, and the formation of species. The living world as an historical process governed by diverse principles of organization. |
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| ZO 460 | Aquatic Natural History Laboratory | 2(0-4-0) S |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| Field and laboratory study of taxonomy and environmental adaptations of freshwater protists, plants, and animals. Ecology of principle freshwater ecosystems, effects of pollution, and examples of conservation. Establishment of freshwater aquarium with local organisms. Weekend field trips required |
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| ZO 480 | Laboratory Techniques in Cellular Biology | 3(1-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: ZO 160 or BIO 125 or BIO 183 and CH 223 |
| Selected laboratory techniques in modern biological research including immunochemistry, animal cell culture, light microscopy, and detection and isolation of recombinant proteins. |
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| ZO 488 | Neurobiology | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 250 |
| Overview of the neurosciences, with a focus on fundamental principles in the function, structure, and development of the nervous system. Topics include neuroanatomy, electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, sensory and motor systems, neural development, neural plasticity, and complex brain functions. Multiple levels of analysis, from molecular to behavioral, with an emphasis on the mammalian nervous system. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO 492 | External Learning Experience | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes facilities and resources which are external to the campus. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer and the departmental teaching coordinator prior to the experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO 493 | Special Problems/Research Exploration | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing |
| A learning experience in agriculture and life sciences within an academic framework that utilizes campus facilities and resources. Contact and arrangements with prospective employers must be initiated by student and approved by a faculty adviser, the prospective employer, the departmental teaching coordinator prior to the experience. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO 495 | Special Topics in Zoology | 1-3 F,S |
| Offered as needed for development of new courses in various areas of zoology. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO 501 | Ornithology | 4(2-6-0) S,(ALTYREVEN) |
| Preq: ZO 150 or ZO 250; BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| The biology of birds. Lecture topics include evolution, functional morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior. Field and museum laboratories emphasize particular aspects of morphology, ecology and behavior, as well as taxonomy and identification.One coastal weekend field trip required. |
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| ZO (PHY) 503 | General Physiology I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Senior standing or Graduate standing, the following courses are recommended: ZO 421, BCH 451, a yr. of physics |
| Discussion of general principles of homeostasis, emphasizing importance of integrative action. Following systems studied: muscular, cardiovascular and nervous systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO (PHY) 504 | General Physiology II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: PHY (ZO) 503 |
| Discussion of general principles of homeostasis, emphasizing importance of integrative action. Following systems studied: alimentary, renal, respiratory and endocrine systems. |
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| ZO 508 | Brain, Sex and Gender | 3(3-0-0) S (Alt. Yr. Odd) |
| Preq: ZO 250 (ZO 488 or PSY 430 recommended), Consent of instructors |
| This course explores the intersection of neurobiology with contemporary gender theory to examine theory and research about the empirical bases, social meanings, and cultural implications of sex differences in neurobiological structure and function. |
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| ZO (ENT) 509 | Ecology Of Stream Invertebrates | 4(2-6-0) S, Odd yrs |
| Preq: ZO 150 or ZO 402, BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| Introduction to stream ecology and analysis of animal communities. Lectures cover community structure and function, life histories of dominant animals, sampling design and techniques and responses to pollution. Laboratory exercises include field collections, identification of animals and quantitative research techniques. A personal collection of animals and a weekend field trip to mountain streams required. |
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| ZO 512 | Animal Symbiosis | 3(3-0-0) S Odd Yrs |
| Preq: 12 hrs. of biology and zoology |
| Symbiotic associations of animals including mutualism, commensalism and parasitism. The morphological, physiological, behavioral and ecological adaptations of symbionts and the complex interactions between partner species. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO 513 | Comparative Physiology | 3(3-0-0) F Odd Yrs |
| Preq: ZO 421 |
| Comparative study of the organ systems of vertebrates and physiological processes involved in maintaining homeostatic state. Various compensatory mechanisms employed during environmental stress included. |
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| ZO (FW) 515 | Fish Physiology | 3(2-3-0) F, Odd yrs |
| Preq: GN 411, ZO 420, 421, 441 |
| The biology of fishes: physiology, anatomy, endocrinology, behavior and genetics. Designed especially for graduate students in fisheries. Several trips to research laboratories taken. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ZO 519 | Limnology | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: Graduate standing and Consent of Instructor |
| Structure and function of lakes and ponds, including physical, chemical and biological controls of productivity and species composition of aquatic plants and animals and effects of pollution on water quality. One local weekend field trip required.Credit in both ZO 419 and ZO 519 is not allowed. |
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| ZO 522 | Biological Clocks | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| The anatomy, physiology and development of biological clocks in a variety of organisms, including humans. Required readings in primary literature. |
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| ZO (PHY) (PO) 524 | Comparative Endocrinology | 4(3-3-0) S |
| Preq: ZO 421 |
| Basic concepts of endocrinology, including functions of major endocrine glands involved in processes of growth, metabolism and reproduction. |
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| ZO 542 | Herpetology | 3(2-3-0) S, Even yrs |
| Preq: ZO 250 and ZO 421 |
| The biology of the amphibians and reptiles: systematics, life history, anatomy, behavior, physiology and ecology. |
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| ZO 544 | Mammalogy | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 250 |
| The biology of mammals: evolution, functional morphology, reproduction, behavior, ecology, population biology, classification and identification. One weekend field trip planned. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO (MEA) 549 | Principles of Biological Oceanography | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: BIO 181 |
| Environmental dependencies, biological productivity, and trophic relationships in plankton, nekton and benthos; Sampling methods and experimental design; Human impacts on marine systems.Credit is not allowed for both MEA 449 and MEA(ZO)549. |
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| ZO (FW) 553 | Principles Of Wildlife Science | 3(2-3-0) F |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 |
| The principles of wildlife management and their application studied in the laboratory and in the field. |
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| ZO (FW) 554 | Wildlife Field Studies | 3(2-3-0) S, Odd yrs |
| Preq: ZO 553, ST 311, Consent of Instructor |
| Field application of methods for studying vertebrate wildlife populations; sampling methods, data gathering, analysis and interpretation of results practiced. Participation in field laboratories and one or two weekend field trips required. |
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| ZO (MB) 555 | Protozoology | 4(2-6-0) S, Odd yrs |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| The biology of the Protozoa: lectures including morphology, physiology, ecology, genetics, reproduction, evolution, systematics and life-cycles of both free-living and parasitic taxa; laboratory stressing recognition of selected forms and demonstrate techniques used to prepare specimens for microscopic examination. |
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| ZO 581 | Helminthology | 4(2-4-0) F, Odd yrs |
| Preq: ZO 250, ZO 315 |
| The morphology, biology and control of parasitic helminths. |
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| ZO (ENT) 582 | Medical and Veterinary Entomology | 3(2-3-0) S, Alt. Yrs. |
| Preq: ENT 425 and ZO 315 |
| The morphology, taxonomy, biology and control of the arthropod parasites and disease vectors of man and animals. The ecology and behavior of vectors in relation to disease transmission and control. |
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| ZO (FW) 586 | Aquaculture I | 3(3-0-0) F, Even yrs |
| Preq: BO 360, Senior standing or Graduate standing |
| Biological and general principles of aquaculture. Emphasis on the present status of aquaculture, species involved, techniques employed, and problems encountered. Discussion of recent advances in research and development and identification of areas of future research and development. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ZO (FW) 587 | Aquaculture I Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F,Even yrs |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260, Senior standing or Graduate standing |
| Coreq: ZO 586 |
| Methods and techniques of cultivating aquatic organisms. Field trips and reports on local hatcheries and facilities required. (Three to four overnight field trips taken on week days to coastal areas, state hatcheries, and private hatcheries; students responsible for shared room costs and their meals. Four field trips also taken on laboratory day within driving range of Raleigh.) |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ZO 588 | Neurobiology | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: ZO 250, For ZO 588, Graduate standing |
| Overview of the neurosciences, with a focus on fundamental principles in the function, structure, and development of the nervous system. Topics include neuroanatomy, electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, sensory and motor systems, neural development, neural plasticity, and complex brain function. Multiple levels of anaylsis, from molecular to behavioral, with an emphasis on the mammalian nervous system.Students may not receive credit for both ZO 488 and ZO 588 |
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| ZO 592 | Topical Problems | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Organized, formal lectures and discussion of a special topic. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 601 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F, S, Sum |
| The presentation and defense of original research and current literature. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO (ANS) (CBS) (PHY) 602 | Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: ANS(PHY) 702 |
| Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction. |
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| ZO 603 | Aquatic Ecology Seminar | 1-3 F, S |
| Preq: Senior standing or Graduate standing or PBS status, one course in aquatic, marine or fisheries areas |
| Presentations and discussions of recent research and topical issues in aquatic and marine sciences. Each student enrolled for credit must make at least one presentation. |
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| ZO (MEA) 624 | Topical Problems | 1-3 F, S |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Organized, formal lectures and discussion of a special topic. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 631 | Special Topics | 1-6 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Twelve hours ZO, Consent of Instructor |
| A directed individual investigation of a particular problem in zoology, accompanied by a review of the pertinent literature. A maximum of three hours allowed toward master's degree. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO (BO) 660 | Population Ecology | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260 and ST 511 |
| Dynamics of natural populations. Current work, theories and problems dealing with population growth, fluctuation, limitation and patterns of dispersion, species interactions, community structure and ecological genetics. |
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| ZO 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
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| ZO 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F,S |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
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| ZO 699 | Research In Zoology | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Twelve semester credits in ZO and Consent of Instructor |
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| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO (ST) 710 | Sampling Animal Populations | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs |
| Preq: ST 512 |
| Statistical methods applicable to sampling of wildlife populations, including capture-recapture, removal, change in ratio, quadrant and line transect sampling. Emphasis on model assumptions and study design. |
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| ZO 714 | Advanced Cell Biology | 3(3-0-0) S, Even yrs |
| Preq: ZO (BO) 414 |
| The current problems of cell biology including the problems of molecular organization and functions of membrane systems, subcellular organelles and specialized cells. |
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| ZO 718 | Community Ecology | 3(3-0-0) S, Odd yrs |
| Preq: BO 360 or ZO 260, BO(ZO) 760; BO(ZO) 365 |
| Animal community structure and function. Effects of competition, predation, coevolution and disturbance on community composition. Emphasis on ecological and evolutionary controversies from empirical and theoretical approaches. |
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| ZO 721 | Fishery Science | 3(2-3-0) F, Even yrs |
| Preq: ST 511, ZO 420, a course in calculus |
| An analysis of fishery research methods. Population enumeration and dynamics. The relationship between fluctuations in natural populations and environmental factors. |
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| ZO (FW) 726 | Quantitative Fisheries Management | 3(2-3-0) F, Even yrs |
| Preq: ST 501 and ZO 420 |
| Current methods for assessment and management of exploited fish populations, including sampling methods, data analysis and modeling. A required research paper or project. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| ZO (GN) 740 | Evolutionary Genetics | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs(even) |
| Preq: GN 703 |
| Genetic basis of evolution. Molecular evolution, molecular population genetics, evolutionary genetics of quantitative characters and the genetics of speciation. Critical reading of original research publications and student seminars. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ZO (MEA) 750 | Marine Benthic Ecology | 3(3-0-0) S, F |
| Marine benthic systems in deep sea and in shallow waters, focusing upon abiotic and biotic processes regulating density, diversity and taxonomic and functional composition. Discussions of benthic-pelagic coupling, predation, interspecific competition, biogeography, sampling problems, evolutionary trends, trophic structure and community organization. |
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| ZO (MEA) 754 | Advances In Marine Community Ecology | 3(3-0-0) S Alt Yrs |
| Current research and biological and physical processes structuring shallow and deep water benthic communities. Recent research on competition, predation, disturbance, succession, animal-sediment-flow interactions, life history tactics and experimental design in marine benthic biology. Student discussion of current issues and critique of recent papers. |
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| ZO (MEA) 756 | Ecology Of Fishes | 3(3-0-0) F, Odd Yrs. |
| Physiological ecology of fishes emphasizing energetics, production and adaptations to aquatic mediums. Ecological classification of fishes and theory of resource partitioning in freshwater, estuarine and marine realms. |
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| ZO (PB) 760 | Principles Of Ecology | 4(3-3-0) F |
| Preq: Three semesters of college-level biology courses |
| A consideration of principles of ecology at graduate level. Each of the major subject areas of ecology developed in sufficient depth to provide a factual and philosophical framework for the understanding of ecology. |
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| ZO (PB) 770 | Advanced Topics In Ecology I | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Development of subject matter in major fields of ecology through seminars and lectures and principles illustrated by laboratory exercises and field trips. Microenvironment, population biology, community ecology, ecosystems and nutrient cycling. |
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| ZO 784 | Advanced Topics In the Study Of Mammals | 3(2-3-0) S, Even yrs |
| Preq: ZO 544 |
| Current topics in the study of mammals with concentration each year on a different topic, such as community ecology, population biology, evolution or functional morphology. Student research projects required. |
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| ZO 789 | Advanced Limnology | 3(3-0-0) S Even Yrs |
| Preq: ZO 419 |
| Recent topics in limnological research. Lectures and discussion draw from journal articles on physical, chemical and biological aspects, including nutrient control of productivity, predator control of community structure and determinants of water quality. A research paper or project required. |
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| ZO 790 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
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| ZO 791 | Topics In Animal Behavior | 3(3-0-0) F, Even yrs |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Intensive examination of selected aspects of animal behavior and their relationship to physiology, ecology and other biological fields. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. |
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| ZO 792 | Topical Problems | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Organized, formal lectures and discussion of a special topic. |
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| ZO (ANS) (CBS) (PHY) 802 | Seminar In Biology Of Reproduction | 2(2-0-0) S |
| Preq: ANS(PHY) 702 |
| Current topics in animal reproduction presented by reproductive physiologists from various Research Triangle institutions. Student presentations of research projects or library projects in area of animal reproduction. |
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| ZO 804 | Seminar In Evolutionary Biology | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Seminar exploring current concepts and issues in evolutionary aspects of animal behavior, ecology and population biology. Topic varies, may be repeated for credit when topic changes. Format may be reading and discussing important new books, current journal articles or classic papers. Intended primarily as forum for interaction of students in this area of zoology but open to others.Credits Arranged. |
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| ZO 824 | Topical Problems | 1-3 F, S |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Organized, formal lectures and discussion of a special topic. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| ZO 829 | Special Topics | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Twelve hours ZO, Consent of Instructor |
| A directed individual investigation of a particular problem in zoology, accompanied by a review of the pertinent literature. A maximum of three hours allowed toward master's degree. |
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| ZO 831 | Special Topics | 1-6 F,S |
| Preq: Twelve hours ZO, Consent of Instructor |
| A directed individual investigation of a particular problem in zoology, accompanied by a review of the pertinent literature. A maximum of three hours allowed toward master's degree. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Examination | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For student who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| ZO 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Dissertation research |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| ZO 896 | Summer Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| ZO 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F, S, Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. |