XII. Course Descriptions
Zoology
Department of Integrative Biology
| ZOO*2700 Invertebrate Morphology & Evolution W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course examines the vast diversity of invertebrate taxa and the tools and concepts used to classify them and understand
their origins. Principles of zoogeography, phylogeny, natural selection and comparative analyses will form the conceptual
backbone of the course. In lectures and labs, students will 'climb' the tree of life, from the most ancient pre-invertebrates
to more derived forms, and explore their anatomical and morphological diversity.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
4.00 credits including (BIOL*1040 or BIOL*1070)
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| Equate(s): |
IBIO*2300 |
| Restriction(s): |
ZOO*2070, ZOO*2080 |
| ZOO*3000 Comparative Histology F (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course provides an introduction to the microscopic structure of the major organ systems of the vertebrate body. Beginning
with an examination of epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues, the course then examines the comparative histology
of the circulatory, nervous, digestive, integumentary, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, and sensory systems
of vertebrates.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of BIOM*3010, BIOM*3100, BIOM*3200, HK*3940, HK*3401/2, ZOO*2090, ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210 |
| ZOO*3050 Developmental Biology W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course will focus on the development of vertebrates and invertebrates from fertilized egg to adult. It will examine fertilization,
cell differentiation into tissues and organs, regulation of cell growth, and transmission of developmental information to
the next generation. Throughout, the course will emphasize the evolutionary mechanisms that have shaped developmental patterns
in animals.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(MBG*2000 or MBG*2040), BIOL*2400 is strongly recommended
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| Restriction(s): |
ZOO*2100 |
| ZOO*3200 Comparative Animal Physiology I F (3-3) [0.50] |
| The course will examine the underlying molecular and cellular events which mediate physiological processes and contribute
to whole animal homeostasis. Particular emphasis will be placed on comparing the strategies and adaptations used by different
animals and the influence of varying environmental conditions. The course discusses cellular physiology, neuromuscular physiology
and endocrinology. This course involves exercises that use animals. BIOM*3200 and HK*3940 are available to cover similar material without labs.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580 |
| ZOO*3210 Comparative Animal Physiology II W (3-3) [0.50] |
| This is the second course that provides an introduction to the physiological mechanisms used by vertebrates and invertebrates.
The course will examine the underlying molecular and cellular events which mediate physiological processes and contribute
to whole animal homeostasis. Particular emphasis will be placed on comparing the strategies and adaptations used by different
animals and the influence of varying environmental conditions. The course discusses respiratory, cardiovascular, osmoregulatory
and digestive physiology. This course involves exercises that use animals. BIOM*3200 and HK*3940 are available to cover similar material without labs.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580 |
| ZOO*3700 Integrative Biology of Invertebrates F (3-3) [0.50] |
| This course explores variation in physiology, reproduction and life history among invertebrates, and the role of invertebrates
in marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Through field experiences, lab study and a class experiment, we will examine
the diverse solutions that invertebrates have evolved to live in very different environments, including: circulation and gas
exchange; feeding and digestion; osmoregulation and excretion, nervous system and sensory structures; locomotion and biomechanics,
and invertebrate communities.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
IBIO*2300, ZOO*2700 |
| Equate(s): |
IBIO*3300 |
| Restriction(s): |
ZOO*2080 |
| ZOO*4300 Marine Biology and Oceanography F (3-3) [0.75] |
| This intensive two-week course is held in late August or early September before classes commence for the Fall semester. The
course is held at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The ecology, behaviour, physiology, biochemistry,
biomechanics of marine plants and animals will be studied as well as basic oceanographic techniques. Students will be able
to familiarize themselves with the techniques and equipment involved in various branches of marine biology and oceanography.
In addition to regular tuition fees, students are responsible for the cost of transportation to St. Andrews, and for charges
levied by the Huntsman Marine Science Centre for room and board. These fees are paid to Student Finance and Awards of the
University of Guelph. A department application form must be submitted for approval before course selection. The signature
of the course coordinator is required to select the course. This course must be recorded as part of your Fall course selection
and tuition and compulsory fees will be calculated accordingly. Students taking this course DO NOT use course numbers reserved
for Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*3450, (IBIO*2300 or ZOO*2700)
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| ZOO*4330 Biology of Fishes W (2-3) [0.50] |
| This course provides a comparative examination of selected freshwater and marine fishes to illustrate the influence of aquatic
environments on life styles, behavioral patterns, physiological responses, population biology and community structure. The
use of niche, habitat and ecotope concepts in defining the role of fishes in representative types of aquatic ecosystems will
be examined.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ZOO*4930, (STAT*2040 or STAT*2230)
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| ZOO*4540 Marine and Freshwater Research F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| In this course, students will design, execute and communicate the results of a research project involving aquatic organisms.
This will involve an examination of the primary scientific literature, the formulation of hypotheses, the design of experiments,
the development of analytical skills and familiarity with the operation of analytical equipment and data analysis. Faculty
guidance will be provided.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*3450, BIOC*2580, PHYS*1080, STAT*2040 |
| Restriction(s): |
Registration in semester 7 or 8 of the Marine and Freshwater Biology Major of the B.Sc. Program. |
| ZOO*4570 Marine Ecological Processes W (3-1) [0.50] |
| This course provides an advanced analysis of the physical and biogeochemical processes in the world's oceans and the dependence
of biological processes on physical and chemical processes from micro- to macro-scales. Topics to be discussed include production
and energy transfer within pelagic food webs, export of energy to the benthos, and structure and dynamics of marine communities.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*2060, BIOL*3450, PHYS*1080 |
| ZOO*4910 Integrative Vertebrate Biology F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines the proximate and historical causes of diversity in morphology, physiology and behaviour among major
groups of vertebrates (fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals). First, topics such as vertebrate origins, zoogeography,
taxonomy and comparative methods will be developed as a foundation for inquiry. The remainder of the course will be organized
around specific contemporary problems in vertebrate biology such as the evolution of endothermy; feeding strategies and metabolism;
locomotion and migration; trends in vertebrate reproduction; evolution of brain size and complexity in relation to cognition
and communication. Each problem will be explored through analyses of taxonomic diversity, historical and phylogenetic constraints,
physiological and developmental causes, and functional effects. Students wishing to add this course who have successfully
completed ZOO*2100 may obtain a co-requisite waiver for ZOO*3050 from the BSc Program Counsellors.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ZOO*2090, (1 of BIOL*2400, BIOL*3400, ZOO*3300)
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| Co-requisite(s): |
ZOO*3050, ZOO*3200 |
| ZOO*4920 Lab Studies in Ornithology F (0-3) [0.25] |
| This course provides a practical experience in the study of Ornithology. Using University collections of prepared and preserved
specimens and field observations where possible, students will develop and apply skills in identification and sampling, explore
relations between species diversity and habitat, and investigate, through guided study, the extent of anatomical, skeletal,
reproductive and morphological variation and its functional and evolutionary causes.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
ZOO*3200, ZOO*4910 |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
| ZOO*4930 Lab Studies in Ichthyology F (0-3) [0.25] |
| This course provides a practical experience in the study of fishes. Using University collections of prepared and preserved
specimens and field observations where possible, students will develop and apply skills in identification and sampling, explore
relations between species diversity and habitat, and investigate through guided study, the extent of anatomical, skeletal,
reproductive and morphological variation and its functional and evolutionary causes.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
ZOO*3200, ZOO*4910 |
| ZOO*4940 Lab Studies in Herpetology W (0-3) [0.25] |
| This course provides a practical experience in the study of Herpetology. Using University collections of prepared and preserved
specimens and field observations where possible, students will develop and apply skills in identification and sampling, explore
relations between species diversity and habitat, and investigate through guided study, the extent of anatomical, skeletal,
reproductive and morphological variation and its functional and evolutionary causes.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ZOO*4910 |
| ZOO*4950 Lab Studies in Mammalogy W (0-3) [0.25] |
| This course provides a practical experience in the study of Mammalogy. Using University collections of prepared and preserved
specimens and field observations where possible, students will develop and apply skills in identification and sampling, explore
relations between species diversity and habitat, and investigate through guided study, the extent of anatomical, skeletal,
reproductive and morphological variation and its functional and evolutionary causes.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
ZOO*4910 |
