Nov 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology Major - Zoology Concentration


This concentration 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, predentistry, and pre-veterinary science students. It also provides a solid background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in areas of zoology or ecology and evolutionary biology.

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for graduation in this major, based on all courses within the major. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Biology Core 24 Credits


Other Required Courses 19-20 Credits


See Biology Major  for complete list of required courses.

Zoology Concentration 27-28 Credits


Core Courses for Zoology Concentration 7-8 Credits

Electives for Zoology Concentration 20 Credits

Choose one course from the following: 4 Credits

Choose one course from the following: 4 Credits

Choose eight credits from the following: 8 Credits

  • Any Biology Course Above BI 220 Credits: 4

Notes:


This major does not require a minor.