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Majors and Courses of InstructionBiological SciencesZOOL 331. Vertebrate Anatomy (1.25 units; Gatz)The functional morphology, comparative anatomy, evolution, and classification of the vertebrates.Lecture and laboratory study of representative species. Prerequisite: one course in BOMI or ZOOL.S.ZOOL 333. Developmental Biology (1.25 units; Hamill)The description and analysis of developmental processes in animals, including the cellular andmolecular phenomena involved in fertilization, differentiation, and morphogenesis. Includeslaboratory study of selected forms and experiments that illustrate some of the fundamental conceptsof development. Prerequisite: BOMI/ZOOL 120 or permission of instructor. S.ZOOL 335. Comparative Physiology (1.25 units; Staff)An evolutionary approach to animal function, comparing the physiological challenges andadaptations that species and groups of species have. Major animal organ systems covered include:neural, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, and respiratory, along with special topics suchas navigation and diving physiology. Key physiological principles, such as the importance of scalein animal function, will be emphasized. This course may be taken before or after ZOOL 325.Prerequisites: ZOOL 115 or BOMI/ZOOL 100.5 and BOMI/ZOOL 120. S.BOMI 337. Adaptive Biology of Plants (1.25 units; Johnson)(Alternate years. Offered 2011-2012)Evolutionary rise of complexity in green plants: structure and life-cycles of living forms, field study,review of fossil record. Examples of adaptive morphology in plants, chosen by class members froma list of possible topics and treated in seminar format. Team research projects, involving work withprimary literature, oral presentations, and written reports. Writing course. Lecture and laboratory.Prerequisite: One 100-1evel biology course or permission of instructor. S.ZOOL 341. Ornithology (1.25 units; Burtt)The biology of birds with emphasis on evolution, flight, behavior, and ecology. Field experiencein identification, population studies, and bird banding. Students will learn to critically evaluatethe ornithological literature and will choose one species of bird for intensive study. Lecture andlaboratory. S.ZOOL 343. Animal Behavior (1.25 units; Hankison)Exploration of the integrative nature of the animal behavior, including its developmental, genetic,physiological, ecological, and evolutionary dimensions. Laboratories emphasize experimental andanalytical approaches to behavioral questions, and students design and implement an in-depthindependent project. Prerequisite: one course in ZOOL. S.BOMI 344. Plant Communities and Ecosystems (1.25 units; Anderson)Students will explore the structure and function of plant communities, with a focus on thevegetation types of Ohio. Topics include methods of vegetation sampling, major plant associationsof the world, connections between plant communities and climate, soils, succession, competition,facilitation, invasive plants, primary productivity, and biogeochemical cycles. Readings from theprimary literature will be discussed. Local plant communities will be visited during laboratory.Students will design and carry out an independent research project. Lecture and laboratory. Thiscourse is intended for sophomore to senior science majors. Prerequisite: BOMI/ZOOL 100.5 orBOMI 233 or consent of instructor. F.67