Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 690W (01) - Evolution

Evolution

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 57016

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 411 or BIOL 411H) and (BIOL 412 or BIOL 412H)

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 690

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: David Steinberg

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	8:10am - 9:00am	NESM 144

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 708 (01) - Stream Ecology

Stream Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 53355
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. Lab. (Not offered every year.)

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

Instructors: Nathaniel Furey

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MW	9:10am - 12:00pm	SLS 181

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 733W (01) - Behavioral Ecology

Behavioral Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 56105

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 613 or ZOOL 613W

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 733

Cross listed with : ZOOL 833.01

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Leslie Curren

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	2:10pm - 4:00pm	KING N113
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	2:10pm - 4:00pm	KING N113

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 736 (01) - Genes and Behavior

Genes and Behavior

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 57046

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): (GEN 604 or ANSC 612) and (ZOOL 613 or ZOOL 613W)

Cross listed with : ZOOL 836.01

Instructors: Janet Anderson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	HS 107

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 740 (01) - Acoustic Ecology

Acoustic Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56104
Special Fees: $135.00

This course examines the acoustic environment and how alterations to the acoustic environment from human activities and climate change result in permanent changes to animal behavior and the resulting soundscape. Focusing on using acoustics as a tool to monitor species and habitats, students will learn quantitative approaches and best practices for acoustic ecology investigations. Students will explore the emerging field of ecological acoustics through primary literature and hands-on, independent research in habitats surrounding UNH campus. This course is intended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students interested in animal behavior, ecology, wildlife and conservation biology, or zoology.

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

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 412 or BIOL 412H

Cross listed with : BIOL 840.01

Instructors: Laura Kloepper

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	10:10am - 12:00pm	NESM 226
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	NESM 226

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 777W (01) - Neuroethology

Neuroethology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 56101

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 411 or BIOL 411H) and (BIOL 412 or BIOL 412H)

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 777

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Kate Christison-Lagay

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	KEND 205
Final Exam	5/14/2024	5/14/2024	T	8:00am - 10:00am	KEND 205

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795 (01) - Independent Investigations in Zoology

Ind. Investigations Zoology

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51095

Independent study in a topic related to Zoology, arranged by the student with a faculty sponsor. Enrollment by permission only.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

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

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 5 times.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795W (01) - Special Investigations

Special Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51096

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.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor 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
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA