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ZOO Zoology CoursesZOO200Y1 Biological issues and concepts. Human interactions with each other, with other species,
and with the physical environment. Human biological and cultural evolution (mechanisms,
changes in anatomy, behaviour, conceptualization, resource consumption, biotechnology);
sexuality (development, theories and controversies in current research); population growth
and environmental impact (carrying capacity, water and land use; pollution, resource
management); environmental health (biodiversity, food supply, pesticides, ethics and
decision-making). ZOO214Y1 Organic evolution by natural selection, both as formulated by Darwin and Wallace and
modified by modern workers: topics vary but may include speciation, palaeontology;
evolution of higher taxa, mutation, natural selection, adaptations and coevolution. Essays
and reading required. ZOO252Y1 The main ideas of physiology and the contribution of experimentation to our
understanding of life processes. Uses examples from throughout the animal kingdom, and
includes the physiology of nervous, muscular, sensory and endocrine systems, control
mechanisms, salt and water balance, respiration, thermoregulation, reproduction and
metabolic processes. ZOO263Y1 The ontogeny and phylogeny of vertebrate structure are considered within the context of
evolutionary theory. Functional aspects of the various organ systems are examined.
Representative fish and mammals are dissected in detail and other forms are dealt with
briefly to illustrate selected anatomical features and to provide practical exposure to
vertebrate construction. ZOO265Y1 Diversity of animals in the world. Special attributes, requirements and ecosystems of
different groups of organisms and how they interact with humans. Laboratories emphasize
basic taxonomic skills, and use living organisms when possible, but involve no invasive
procedures. Independent research projects help document Toronto’s ecological
footprint. ZOO299Y1 Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details. ZOO304H1 Lectures on the biology of birds, and intensive field work emphasizing field
identification, census techniques, and habitat preferences. Student projects included.
Offered for two weeks in the spring or summer at a field station. ZOO309Y1 A field and lecture course introducing students to the diversity of marine
invertebrates. Focuses on taxonomy, structure and ecology of the varied invertebrate fauna
of Bermuda’s coral reefs and nearshore habitats. Field and laboratory work is
extensive. Individual student projects are required. Offered in Bermuda; duration 4 weeks
in summer. Must snorkel or scuba dive. ZOO310H1 A program of courses offered at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research during the
summer. Selection of courses may differ from year to year. For more information, contact
the Zoology Undergraduate Office. ZOO322H1 A broad introduction to animal behaviour emphasizing concepts from ethology and
behavioural ecology. Field and laboratory studies are undertaken. ZOO325H1 The control of physiological processes by hormones secreted by the principal endocrine
glands in vertebrate animals including man. Hormonal regulation of growth, fuel
metabolism, cardiovascular activity, renal function, waer and electrolyte balance,
reproduction and behaviour. ZOO327H1 Examines expression, structure and function of the four major classes of ECM
macromolecules: collagens, proteoglycans, elastins and glycoproteins. In addition to
elaborating complex frameworks for pattern formation and giving tissues their resiliency,
strength and adhesiveness, these macromolecules have pronounced effects on cell shape,
migration, growth and differentiation. Emphasis is on modern techniques used to explore
the morphoregulatory contribution(s) of individual macromolecules at a various stage of
embryonic and adult development. ZOO328H1 Descriptive, experimental, and molecular analysis of development of various animals,
representative of invertebrate and vertebrate groups. ZOO330H
is a recommended laboratory course. ZOO330H1 An intense three week laboratory-based course that introduces modern techniques using
model organisms to approach problems in cell and developmental biology. Techniques that
allow identification, isolation, and functional characterization of genes that play
important roles in cellular and developmental processes are studied including: transposon
mediated taggings and cloning of genes; PCR-based analysis of mutations; generation of
genetically mosaic organisms; and gene expression studies. The course is accompanied by a
seminar series that discusses the various techniques used in the laboratory. ZOO332H1 Physiological mechanisms underlying integration and regulation in the nervous system.
The physiological properties of excitable cells from membranes, through neurons to
synapses, neural networks and up to whole animal functions. ZOO344H1 The importance of neurohormones and hormones in the regulation of reproduction, growth,
metamorphosis and metabolism in arthropods, especially insects and crustaceans, molluscs,
and other invertebrates. ZOO346H1 Integrated control of cardio-respiratory physiology and metabolism in vertebrates.
Topics include exercise, diving, sleep and hibernation. ZOO347H1 In-depth survey of unique cellular adaptations of different tissues and organisms to
overcome environmental stresses such as hypoxia. Emphasis is placed on cellular
strategies, particularly second messanger responses, although systematic and whole
organism responses will be investigated. Broad-ranging common strategies among diverse
organisms are examined. ZOO354Y1 The historical evolution of modern biological science, focussing on the development of
its methodology and its unifying theories, from Aristotle to DNA. ZOO360H1 Introduction to the morphology, physiology, development, behaviour, ecology,
evolutionary history, and biological significance of insects. Labs include making an
insect collection. Mandatory one week of fieldwork in Algonquin Park at end of summer
preceding Fall session. ZOO361H1 A field and laboratory course to provide practical experience in techniques for
collecting and studying insects. Students will each prepare an insect collection and/or
conduct a small-scale research project. Includes intensive field work. Priority is
given to students with ZOO360H. ZOO362H1 Explores patterns of large-scale evolutionary change, played out over large geographic
expanses and extended periods of time. Integrates patterns with field and experimental
studies to clarify evolutionary processes. Topics include origins of species and their
adaptations, historical biogeography, coevolution, community evolution, and the role of
evolutionary information in conservation and biodiversity initiatives. Tutorials emphasize
methods used to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships. ZOO364H1 Structure and function of the vertebrate skeleto-muscular system from an engineering
and materials science perspective. Topics include stress and strain, Young’s modulus,
Poisson’s ration, linear and non-linear elasticity, elastomers, tensile and
compressive strength, isotropy and anisotropy, toughness, beams, columns, bridges,
trusses, levers, solid friction, lubrication theory, and properties of bones, cartilage,
tendons, and muscles. ZOO365H1 Mechanics of vertebrate locomotion; exercise physiology and the evolution of stamina in
mammals and birds; terrestrial locomotion; aerial and aquatic locomotion, including
aspects of fluid mechanics, drag, aspect ratios, swimming and flight. ZOO366H1 The diversity and phylogeny of vertebrates as revealed by the fossil record; patterns
of evolutionary change. ZOO367H1 Introduction to the principles and methodology of palaeobiology, the significance of
fossils in phylogenetic reconstruction, origin and long-term changes in major ecosystems,
molecular evolution and the fossil record and importance of mass extinctions. ZOO373H1 Principles of zoogeography and those aspects of ecology which bear on the distribution
of animals. ZOO375H1 A lecture and seminar course dealing with the effects of physical and chemical
environments on animals. ZOO382H1 Systematics, morphology, ecology, behaviour, biogeography and conservation (extinction
past and present) of "fishes" from the jawless craniates (hagfish and lampreys)
through sharks and rays to the herrings, minnows, and catfishes. Laboratory examines
representative specimens from the groups discussed in lecture. Students are expected to
identify specimens for the lab quizzes. (Offered in alternate years) ZOO383H1 Systematics, morphology, ecology, behaviour, biogeography and conservation (extinction
past and present) of the Eutelostei (from pike and salmon to the percimorphs, including
most fish seen on a coral reef). Laboratory examines representative specimens from the
groups discussed in lecture. Students are expected to identify specimens for the lab
quizzes. (Offered in alternate years) ZOO384H1 Introduction to the natural history, evolution, and diversity of amphibians. (Offered
in alternate years) ZOO386H1 Behavioural ecology, ecomorphology, adaptive strategies, breeding behaviour, migration,
vocalizations and cultural evolution, the origin of birds, conservation issues, the
importance of birds to humans, and history of ornithology. Field trips. ZOO387H1 Systematics, seasonal distribution, zoogeography and evolution of modern birds.
Laboratories use the comprehensive world-wide collections of birds at the Royal Ontario
Museum. Field trips. ZOO388H1 Natural history of mammals emphasizing ecology, community structure, behaviour,
reproduction, and life history strategies; form and function related to different modes of
life and physical environments. Laboratory includes a survey of Ontario mammals. (Offered
in alternate years) ZOO389H1 The origin, evolution, zoogeography, phylogenetic relationships and diversity of
mammals; speciation, extinction and current issues in conservation biology. Laboratory
surveys mammalian orders, their characteristics, identification, and systematic
relationships. (Offered in alternate years) ZOO398H0/399Y0 An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 42 for details. ZOO426H1 Essentially all phenomena associated with growth and developmental processes,
particularly those related to vertebrate embryos, are intrinsic to the regeneration of
amputated amphibian limbs. This course deals with the mechanisms controlling the various
stages of epimorphic as well as tissue regeneration of limbs and the reconstruction of
organs in vertebrates, as well as the causality of the morphogenetic events. ZOO433H1 Communication and Sensory Ecology (formerly ZOO333H)
26L, 39P ZOO443H1 A seminar course dealing with recent research in selected areas of neurobiology. ZOO462H1 Computer-assisted methods for constructing and testing phylogenetic hypotheses are
introduced through lectures and laboratories. Molecular, biochemical, and morphological
data are compared and contrasted as indicators of relationships. Character coding,
parsimony, compatibility, and congruence are discussed. Students prepare a comprehensive
term paper based on analysis of individual data sets. ZOO482Y1 A class directed seminar analyzing the major problems in developmental biology from
cellular, genetic, and molecular perspectives. ZOO485Y1 The experimental basis of modern animal physiology: techniques and instrumentation and
their importance to current physiological concepts, using examples from the literature and
the research programs of members of the Department. ZOO498Y1 A research project requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be one mutually agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course; they must also arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials. This course is normally open only to Fourth Year students with adequate background in Zoology. All students are required to make written and, perhaps, oral presentations of the results of their projects and participate in a poster session.A copy of a written report must be submitted to the Undergraduate Office. ZOO499Y1 Allows students to do a second independent project, supervision of which must be
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