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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; 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. ZOO322H1
A broad introduction to animal behaviour emphasizing concepts from ethology and behavioural ecology. Field and laboratory studies are undertaken. ZOO324Y1
The principles of organic evolution. Evolutionary theory, natural selection, population variation and polymorphism, levels of selection, introductory population genetics, evolutionary ecology, optimization, the origin of species and higher taxa, tempo of evolution, labs use computers to introduce methods of classification; selection experiments using Drosophila. 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. ZOO 330H is a recommended laboratory course. ZOO330H1
An intense three week laboratory-based course that gives students the opportunity to become familiar with three of the most widely used animal model systems: the primitive worm, C.elegans, the fruitfly, Drosophila, and the frog, Xenopus. 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. ZOO333H1
Study of the origins and structure of animal communication systems, and their biological functions. A diversity of sensory channels (e.g., visual, acoustic, chemical, tactile, electric) are considered. Individual research projects are undertaken. 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
Comparative approach to studying the respiratory and cardiovascular adaptations of animals to their environment. Integrated control of cardio-respiratory physiology and metabolism in whole organisms. Topics include exercise, diving, sleep and hibernation, with emphasis on vertebrate animals. 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. ZOO350H1
The effects of radiation on plants and animals. 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. (Offered in alternate years) 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. 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) 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. 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
Using science fiction as a jumping off point, major questions in developmental biology are considered from cellular, genetic, and molecular perspectives. Conceptual frameworks, synthesis of ideas and critical analysis of data are stressed. The class may decide to do independent laboratory projects. 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 different from ZOO498Y. Operates in the same manner as ZOO498Y. |
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