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Zoology Major
This major provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in museums, zoos, universities and state and federal agencies involved in fish, wildlife and other natural resource use. It is an appropriate program for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre-veterinary science students. It also provides a solid background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in special areas of zoology.
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| Total Credits Required for Degree | 124 |
| Liberal Studies | 30-40 |
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 44 |
| BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) |
| Choose from the following: | 3-4 |
| BI 324 Invertebrate Zoology (4 cr.) |
| BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.) |
| BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.) |
| BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology (4 cr.) |
| Choose from the following: | 3-4 |
| BI 322 Vertebrate Zoology (4 cr.) |
| BI 460 Ichthyology (4 cr.) |
| BI 461 Herpetology (4 cr.) |
| BI 462 Ornithology (4 cr.) |
| BI 463 Mammalogy (3 cr.) |
| Choose from the following: | 4 |
| BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.) |
| BI 321 Embryology (4 cr.) |
| BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.) |
| Biology Electives | 4-6 |
| Any BI courses above 220 |
| Other Required Courses | 28 |
| Chemistry Electives 200 level or above | 8 |
| Choose from the following groups: | 10 |
| PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III] and |
| PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III] or |
| PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [III] and |
| PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [III] |
*Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 semester hours.
This major does not require a minor.
