Timeroom: Spring 2021

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 626 (2SY) - Animal Physiology Laboratory

Animal Physiology Laboratory

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 55876
Special Fees: $20.00

Basic training in the measurement of function in animals, data analysis and expression, and the development of scientific communication skills. Special fee. Writing intensive.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Co-Requisite: ZOOL 625

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	5:10pm - 6:00pm	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	R	5:10pm - 8:00pm	SLS 160

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 690 (1SY) - Evolution

Evolution

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54054

Evolutionary biology is about uncovering the past, understanding the present, and predicting the future of animals, plants, and microbes. Is also offers insight into how scientific ideas change through time. This course covers natural selection and adaptation, phylogeny, population genetics and structure, origins and extinction of species, domestication, and evolutionary medicine. Additional topics may include human evolution and evolutionary impacts, biogeography, and social evolution, as well as the intersections between evolution, ecology and development.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	8:10am - 9:00am	ONLINE

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 708 (01) - Stream Ecology

Stream Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 55877
Special Fees: $50.00

Ecological relationships of organisms in flowing water; streams as ecosystems. Lectures on physical and chemical features of streams, floral and faunal communities, and factors controlling populations and behavior of stream organisms. Lab exercises employ both field and laboratory experimental techniques. Special fee. Lab. (Not offered every year.)

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MW	9:10am - 12:00pm	SLS 230

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 733 (01) - Behavioral Ecology

Behavioral Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 54626

Behavioral ecology is the evolution of animal behavior played out on the stage of ecology--why might a certain behavior be adaptive in a certain context? In this course, we will pursue in-depth, high-level explorations of the central topics of animal behavior, all through the lens of evolution. We will also focus heavily on improving reading, writing, and presentation skills. Prereq: ZOOL 613.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	2:10pm - 4:00pm	MURK 102
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	W	2:10pm - 4:30pm	MURK 102

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 736 (1SY) - Genes and Behavior

Genes and Behavior

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56309

Genes and behavior examines the genetic underpinnings of animal behavior, and how behavior evolves on a genetic level. The course primarily relies on readings from the primary literature, using examples from laboratory model organisms, animals in their natural habitats, and humans. Topics include aggressiveness, social behavior, personality, parental care, communication, mating behavior, novelty seeking behavior, and foraging. This interdisciplinary course examines these behaviors at multiple levels, including genomics, population genetics, molecular genetics, epigenetics, endocrinology, and neurobiology. Prereq: GEN 604 and ZOOL 613 or equivalent.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	ONLINE

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 777 (1SY) - Neuroethology

Neuroethology

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 53710

Students taking this course will discover how some of the most remarkable behavioral adaptations in animals can be understood by examining specialized sensory systems and neural circuits. By exploring the complex interactions between animal behavior, neural systems, evolutionary relationships, anatomy, physiology and ecology, students will be better equipped to understand the neural basis of behavior. A culminating writing project will help sharpen students' scientific writing skills, and the ability to understand the primary neuroethology literature. Prereq: BIOL 411, BIOL 412.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	R	11:10am - 12:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795 (01) - Special Investigations

Special Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51520

Independent study in various areas including but not limited to animal behavior, developmental biology, ecology, endocrinology, evolution, ichthyology, genetics, history of biology, invertebrate biology, neurobiology and behavior, protozoology, teaching practices, underwater research, vertebrate biology, and biological techniques. Course sections for advanced work, individual or group seminar. May include reading, laboratory work, organized seminars, and conferences. Prereq: permission of instructor needed.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795 (07) - Special Investigations

Spc Inv/Model Tabanidae in NE

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 57426

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795W (01) - Special Investigations

Special Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51536

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 799 (01) - Honors Senior Thesis

Honors Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 50364

Working under the direction of a faculty sponsor, the student plans and carries out independent research resulting in a written thesis. Limited to students entering their senior year; required for students in the honors program or working toward honors-in-major. Prereq: permission. A two-semester sequence. 2-4 credits each semester. IA (continuous grading) given at the end of the first semester.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA