• 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 5450: Bio Sample & Est Animal

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A quantitative treatment of techniques useful in the biological sampling and estimation of animal abundance. Included are mark release methods, catch-effort methods, change in ratio methods, mortality and survival estimation, transect and quadrate sampling. Identical to STAT 5450. Prerequisite: ZOO 4400, 1 course in statistics.
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• ZOO 5500: Quant Analy of Field Data

  3.00 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 spend one intensive week learning methods and the rest of the semester analyzing their own data and writing a manuscript. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• ZOO 5510: Research Anatomy

  1.00 - 16.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Opportunities are available for research in the fields of experimental embryology, cytology, and anatomy of vertebrates. Maximum credit not to exceed eight hours for master's candidates and 16 hours for PhD candidates. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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• ZOO 5520: Habitat Selection

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  In this course we will cover theory and behavioral/evolutionary concepts related to the process of habitat selection, the contexts under which habitat choices are adaptive or maladaptive, and different types of anthropogenic habitat change and the consequences for animals in the wild. Prerequisite: Graduate students in good standing.
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• ZOO 5530: R Intro for Wildlife Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An intensive introduction to R for beginners in the field of wildlife and fisheries ecology. Students will leave the course feeling comfortable with coding in R and finding solutions for their particular data management and analysis needs.
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• ZOO 5540: Invertebrate Zoo

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies invertebrate phyla of the animal kingdom. Studies each phylum with respect to morphological and taxonomic characteristics; functional and evolutionary relationships; environmental adaptations; life cycles of representative types. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020. Dual listed with ZOO 4540.
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• ZOO 5550: Wetland Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Study of wetland function: hydrology, biogeochemistry, distribution and production of algae and macrophytes, decomposition, invertebrate ecology, and food web structure. Wetland classification and conservation programs. Field trips and laboratory demonstrations are integrated with lectures. Prerequisite: BIOL 2020, CHEM 1030.
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• ZOO 5560: Quantitative Conservation Biol

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers the application of ecology and genetics to conservation biology, emphasizing the use of mathematical analysis and quantitative thinking. Includes mathematical homework, discussion sections, computer labs, and independent student projects. Dual listed with ZOO 4460. Prerequisite: approval of instructor.
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• ZOO 5600: Research:Physiology

  1.00 - 16.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Opportunities are available for research in physiology and in animal behavior. Maximum credit not to exceed 8 hours for master's candidates and 16 hours for PhD candidates.
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