Biology — Zoology
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department: Biological Sciences
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 006
Specified General Education requirements: BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I and CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I. Both must be passed with a grade of C or higher before a student may take further major courses in Biology.
General Education Requirements (44 Semester Hours)
| Area | Hours | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | 9 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1213; COMM 1233 or 2213 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 12 | POSC 1513; HIST 1513 or 1523; ECON 2113/GEOG 2723/HIST 3513/SOC 1113; KIN 1113 or PSY 1113 |
| Science and Mathematics | 14 | BIOL 1404; CHEM 1315; Math options; BIM 1553 or CIS 1003 |
| Humanities | 9 | Humanities/Philosophy/Lit; Fine Arts; Foreign Language |
Major Requirements: Biology (40 Semester Hours)
Core (13 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 3404 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 3414 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 3814 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4951 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
Zoology (15 Semester Hours)
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4303 | Evolution | 3 |
| BOT 2114 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIOL 3614 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| ZOOL 2114 | General Zoology | 4 |
Choose two of the following (8 hours):
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL 4334 | Ichthyology | 4 |
| ZOOL 4524 | Herpetology | 4 |
| ZOOL 4534 | Ornithology | 4 |
| ZOOL 4634 | Mammalogy | 4 |
Plus electives in Biological Sciences (BIOL, BOT, FWS, and/or ZOOL) to complete the 40 semester hour total. BIOL 1143 and BIOL 1133 may not be used as electives. The major must include 20 semester hours of upper-division courses.
Required Program Support Courses
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II; plus STAT 2153 or three to five hours of mathematics above MATH 1543 with advisor approval. For graduate or health professional school preparation, see the Biology — Biological Health Sciences page for recommended additional courses.
Total Hours Required: approximately 124