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ZOO 4900 - Problems
Credits: 1‑8
For advanced students. Studies some particular problem or phase of zoology, or presents reviews and discussions of current advancement in zoological investigations. Content is arranged to suit individual needs of students.
Prerequisite: courses necessary to pursue the problem selected; prior written consent of the instructor.
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ZOO 4970 - Internship in Wildlife Management
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 1)
Provides practical field experience in resource management for undergraduate credit.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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ZOO 4971 - Internship in Zoology and Physiology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Provides practical experience in selected biological fields by working with a professional to help bridge the gap between academic and the world of work.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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ZOO 4975 - Practicum in Laboratory Instruction
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
For advanced students. Students will assist GAs and professors in laboratory preparation and demonstration in undergraduate teaching labs.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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ZOO 5050 - Statistical Methods for the Biological Science
Credits: 3
General statistical analyses and their application to the biological and behavioral sciences. Analysis of variance, regression and correlation methods are studied from a data analytic perspective, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of where and when these techniques should be used and the interpretation of their results. Available computer programs will be utilized. Credit cannot be earned in more than one of the following courses: STAT 2020, STAT 3050 , STAT 5050 , 5060, STAT 5070 .
Cross Listed STAT 5050 .
Prerequisite: one course in statistics (all introductory courses except 2000).
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ZOO 5060 - Fundamental Concepts in Evolution
Credits: 3
Explores fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology including evolutionary ecology, population genetics, and speciation with an emphasis on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Discussion included.
Cross Listed ECOL 5060 /BOT 5060 .
Prerequisite: graduate student in good standing.
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ZOO 5100 - Structure and Function of the Nervous System
Credits: 4
Aimed at understanding the structure and interconnections within the nervous system, and how structure gives rise to the complex functions mediated by the brain. This is an essential feature of neuroscience. Covers gross anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system, followed by detailed consideration of the divisions of the brain and their functional significance.
Cross Listed NEUR 5100 .
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate neuroscience program, or graduate standing in another related program, or permission for undergraduate enrollment following discussion with the instructor.
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ZOO 5190 - Comparative Environmental Physiology
Credits: 4
Studies and interprets principles of physiology which adapt animals to various environmental constraints. Introduces the discipline which has risen between the traditional fields of physiology and ecology and provides an understanding of animal distribution and survival.
Dual Listed ZOO 4190 .
When Offered (Offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 and CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1060 .
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ZOO 5235 - Marine Biology
Credits: 3
This course explore major topics of physical oceanography, marine biodiversity and ecology, and human impacts on the ocean. Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating, and synthesizing primary literature.
Cross Listed BOT 5235 .
Dual Listed ZOO 4235 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5270 - Writing and Reviewing Science
Credits: 4
This course will help students prepare a scientific manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal; in so doing, students will become more effective, efficient, and confident writers. Students will learn principles of effective writing, how to prepare a manuscript for publication, navigate the peer-review process, and write a constructive review.
Cross Listed ENR 5270 .
Prerequisite: Students must have graduate standing and an analyzed dataset on which the manuscript will be based. Students must have approval from their advisors and key collaborators before embarking on this journey. Students are also encouraged to maintain this approval throughout the semester.
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ZOO 5280 - Introduction to Neuroscience
Credits: 3
Examines the basic properties of neurons and from there identifies determinants of brain development and how neuronal circuits are formed. How neuronal circuits underlie processing sensory information, coordinated movement, complex functions (e. g. sleep, learning) and homeostasis are discussed.
Cross Listed NEUR 5280 .
Dual Listed ZOO 4280 .
Prerequisite: ZOO 3115 or equivalent.
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ZOO 5295 - Neurodevelopment
Credits: 3
Through lecture and discussion of research articles, students learn mechanisms of nervous system development, from the birth and differentiation of neurons to the formation of synapses and circuits. Focus is on classical experiments done in vertebrates (Xenopus tadpole, chick, zebrafish, and mouse) and invertebrates (nematode and drosophila).
Cross Listed NEUR 5295 .
Dual Listed ZOO 4295 .
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ZOO 5300 - Wildlife Ecology and Management
Credits: 5
Concepts of vertebrate ecology integrated with the art of wildlife management, stressing approaches to deal with the inherent uncertainty of managing populations. Strategies to increase or decrease populations of target species, tools used to determine population status (e. g. viability analysis, monitoring, habitat assessment), and ecosystem management approaches are discussed. Lab included.
Dual Listed ZOO 4300 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 , STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 , and ZOO 2450 .
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ZOO 5310 - Fisheries Management
Credits: 3
Acquaints students with theory and techniques of inland fisheries management. Includes methods of evaluating growth and recruitment, and the use of yield models in fisheries biology. Laboratory and field exercises included.
Dual Listed ZOO 4310 .
Prerequisite: ZOO 4330 .
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ZOO 5330 - Ichthyology
Credits: 3
Studies anatomy, physiology, and classification of fishes, emphasizing classification and identification of Wyoming fish. Includes laboratory.
Dual Listed ZOO 4330 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 .
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ZOO 5340 - Developmental Biology and Embryology
Credits: 4
Introduces study of vertebrate embryology and cellular differentiation. Includes gametogenesis, fertilization, blastulation and organogenesis, growth and differentiation, teratology, metamorphosis, regeneration, and asexual reproduction. Emphasizes mechanisms that create form and cellular differentiation.
Dual Listed ZOO 4340 .
Prerequisite: one year of life science or one year of chemistry.
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ZOO 5350 - Ornithology
Credits: 3
Acquaints students with classification, identification, morphology, distribution, natural history, and ecology of the birds of North America. Laboratory included.
Dual Listed ZOO 4350 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 .
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ZOO 5370 - Mammalogy
Credits: 3
Studies mammals of the world, emphasizing natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology, and morphology of mammalian species. Includes laboratory.
Dual Listed ZOO 4370 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 .
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ZOO 5380 - Herpetology
Credits: 3
Introduces the ecology, behavior, morphology, evolution, systematics and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
Dual Listed ZOO 4380 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 .
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ZOO 5400 - Population Ecology
Credits: 3
Explores quantitative ecology of animal populations, emphasizing theoretical and empirical work. Provides modern coverage of principles of population ecology for wildlife majors and others who expect to deal with ecological problems in their careers.
Dual Listed ZOO 4400 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 1010 , LIFE 3400 and STAT 2050 .
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ZOO 5405 - Winter Ecology of the Yellowstone Ecosystem
Credits: 2
Winter Ecology emphasizes the effects of winter abiotic conditions on organisms and organismal adaptations. Energy flux, snowpack physics, organismal adaptations, avalanche awareness, and the influence of winter on wildlife management are emphasized through lectures and field laboratories. Students will develop an independent research project and present their results.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5415 - Behavioral Ecology
Credits: 3
Behavioral ecology applies empirical and theoretical approaches to ecological and evolutionary underpinnings for behaviors ranging from foraging and predation to social grouping and mating systems. Emphasizes comparative analyses (what phylogenetic patterns exist across diverse species?) as well as genetic/fitness benefits (how do individuals benefit from apparently puzzling behaviors?).
Dual Listed ZOO 4415 .
Prerequisite: ZOO 3600 or LIFE 3400 .
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ZOO 5420 - Ecological Inquiry
Credits: 3
Addresses basic ecological concepts and natural resource management issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills and exploring the effects of resource management policy and actions. Course direction will involve moving from a known facts way of thinking in to realm of evaluating effects of human management of the GYE.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 , LIFE 3400 , and graduate standing.
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ZOO 5430 - Ecology of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Credits: 3
Covers plant and animal community ecology from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective. Topics include: community interaction of plants and animals; community dynamics, succession, and disturbance; basic data collection and statistical analysis of habitat association data; and the effect of abiotic factors on community structure.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 , LIFE 3400 , and graduate standing.
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ZOO 5500 - Quantitative Analyses of Field Data
Credits: 4
A practical guide to the analysis of messy field data, including data exploration, generalized linear and additive models, mixed models, autocorrelation, and model selection using Program R. Students will spend one intensive week learning methods and the rest of the semester analyzing their own data and writing a manuscript.
Cross Listed ECOL 5500 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5520 - Habitat Selection
Credits: 2
In this course we wll cover theory and behavioral/evolutionary concepts related to the process of habitat selection, the contexts under which habitat choices are adaptive or maladaptive, and different types of anthropogenic habitat change and the consequences for animals in the wild.
Cross Listed ECOL 5520.
Prerequisite: graduate students in good standing.
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ZOO 5530 - R Intro for Wildlife Ecology
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max 4)
An intensive introduction to program R for graduate students in the fields of wildlife and fisheries ecology. Students will gain a general knowledge of R code and an ability to identify and solve problems for their particular data management and analysis needs.
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ZOO 5540 - Invertebrate Zoology
Credits: 4
Studies invertebrate phyla of the animal kingdom. Studies each phylum with respect to morphological and taxonomic characteristics; functional and evolutionary relationships; environmental adaptations; life cycles of representative types. Includes laboratory.
Dual Listed ZOO 4540 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 .
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ZOO 5600 - Research in Physiology
Credits: 1-16
Max Credit (Max 16)
Opportunities are available for research in physiology and in animal behavior. Maximum credit not to exceed 8 hours for master’s candidates and 16 hours for PhD candidates.
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ZOO 5650 - Tropical Field Ecology Ecuador
Credits: 4
Course comprises 10 days in Ecuador in January (before spring semester), followed by one lecture per week during spring semester. Focus will be ecology, biodiversity and conservation of tropical forests and behavioral ecology of birds and mammals. Field site is at 1100m on west slope of the Andes.
Cross Listed ECOL 5650 .
Dual Listed ZOO 4650 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5685 - Neurophysiology
Credits: 3
Designed to investigate the structure and function of nervous systems, drawing information from both vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. Topics such as sensory systems, motor coordination and central integrative mechanisms are covered in addition to the basic neurophysiology of nerve cells. The laboratory complements the lecture sequence.
Cross Listed NEUR 5685 .
Prerequisite: one course in physiology, chemistry, physics.
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ZOO 5690 - Advanced Animal Behavior
Credits: 3
An advanced consideration of research in, and theory of, animal behavior.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in zoology or psychology.
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ZOO 5715 - Seminar in Neuroscience
Credits: 2
Max Credit (Max 20)
A continuing seminar. All students in the graduate neuroscience program are expected to register for this seminar each semester. The interdisciplinary approach to the nervous system is used employing work from physiology, neuroanatomy and neurochemistry, psychology, pharmacology, and biochemistry.
Cross Listed NEUR 5715 .
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate neuroscience program or graduate standing.
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ZOO 5725 - Transmission Electron Microscopy
Credits: 3
With the emphasis on modern techniques, course prepares students via theory and technical experience to use transmission electron microscopy in biological and material science research. An individual research project is required.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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ZOO 5735 - Advanced Topics in Physiology
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max 12)
Designed to cover advanced topics in Physiology for students specializing in Physiology or related fields. Examples of topics include endocrinology, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, respiratory, and metabolic physiology. Integrative topics (e. g. circadian rhythms, thermal stress) may also be included.
Dual Listed ZOO 4735 .
Prerequisite: ZOO 3115 or equivalent as approved by the instructor.
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ZOO 5740 - Biological Confocal Microscopy
Credits: 2
With the advances of technology, confocal microscopy is an increasingly important tool for biological research. Teaches students the basic principles of confocal microscopy and its biological applications. This is a hands-on course and students have the chance to practice on a state-of-the-art confocal microscope.
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ZOO 5750 - Research: Ecology
Credits: 1-16
Max Credit (Max 16)
A wide variety of biotic communities, both terrestrial and aquatic, occur in Wyoming which afford excellent opportunities for ecological studies with responses of animals to the physical, chemical, and biotic factors of their environment. The research must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
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ZOO 5820 - Research in Vertebrate Fauna
Credits: 1-16
Max Credit (Max 16)
Wyoming affords unusual opportunities for the study of a wide variety of vertebrate animals. The taxonomy, distribution, and certain aspects of the life histories of these animals are still inadequately known and afford excellent opportunities for research. Numerous problems concerning the management of our game animals remain to be investigated. The research must be conducted under the supervision of a zoology faculty member.
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ZOO 5840 - Advanced Fisheries Management
Credits: 3
Familiarizes students in wildlife management and ecology with the advanced methods and techniques in fisheries management.
Prerequisite: ZOO 4310 /ZOO 5310 and consent of instructor.
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ZOO 5890 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max 10)
Provides an opportunity for graduate students to critically evaluate publications on zoological research.
Prerequisite: 20 hours of biological sciences.
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ZOO 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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ZOO 5930 - Network Analysis
Credits: 2
Addresses problems in ecology, neurobiology, sociology, geography and behavioral ecology. Networks consists of entities (nodes) such as neurons, individuals or locations, linked by interactions (e. g. , flow of information, pollen or behavior). Students will analyze topics of interest using R scripts. 2 hour lecture each week in spring semester.
Cross Listed ECOL 5930.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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ZOO 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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ZOO 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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ZOO 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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ZOO 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max 12)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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