• ZOO 5340: Devel Biol & Embry

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces study of vertebrate embryology and cellular differentiation. Includes gametogenesis, fertilization, blastulation and organogenesis, growth and differentiation, teratology, metamorphosis, regeneration, and asexual reproduction. e mphasizes mechanism that create form and reulate cellular differentiation. Dual listed with ZOO 4340. Prerequisites: 1 yr life science, 1 year chemistry, or consent of instructor.
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• ZOO 5350: Ornithology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Acquaints students with classification, identification, morphology, distribution, natural history, and ecology of the birds of North America. Laboratory included. Dual listed with ZOO 4350. Prerequisite: LIFE 2020.
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• ZOO 5370: Mammalogy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies mammals of the world, emphasizing natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology, and morphology of mammalian species. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite:LIFE2022. Dual listed with ZOO 4370.
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• ZOO 5380: Herpetology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces the ecology, behavior, morphology, evolution, systematics and conservation of reptiles and amphibians. Dual listed with ZOO 4380. Prerequisite: LIFE 2022.
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• ZOO 5400: Population Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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. Prerequisite: BIOL 1010, 2400 and STAT 2050 or consent of instructor. Dual listed with ZOO 4400.
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• ZOO 5405: Winter Ecology-Yellowstone

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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. Develop an independent research project and present their results. Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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• ZOO 5415: Behavioral Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Behavioral ecology applies empirical and theoretical approaches to ecological and evolutionary underpinnings for behaviors ranging from fraging and predation to social grouping and mating systems. Emphasizes comparatiave analyses (what phylogenetic patters exist across diverse species?) as well as geneti/fitness benefits (how do invididuals benefit from apparently puzzling behaviours?). Prerequisites: ZOO 3600 or 3400 or permission of the instructor for undergraduates. None for graduate students. (Normally offered fall semester of odd-numbered years).
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• ZOO 5420: Ecological Inquiry

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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: BIOL 2020, 2400, and graduate standing.
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• ZOO 5430: Ecology Yellowstone

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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: BIOL 2020, 2400, and graduate standing.
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• ZOO 5500: Quant Analy of Field Data

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  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 have a bootcamp to learn methods and spend the rest of the semester analyzing their own data. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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