Zoology Major, B.S.

Professors Anderson, Carreno, Downing, Hamill, Wolverton

Associate Professors Hankison, Markwardt, Panhuis, Reichard

Assistant Professors Gangloff, Horn, Suria

Continuing Part-time Professor Tuhela-Reuning

Adjunct Professors Roberts, Waterhouse, Watkins-Colwell

Learning Objectives

Consistent with the Departmental Mission and Goals, we expect that students who graduate with a major in Zoology will:

Demonstrate a general understanding of the levels of biological organization from the molecular to systems level.

Develop a deeper understanding in a range of subjects in the biological sciences through advanced coursework.

Apply the scientific method including making careful observations, asking questions, generating hypotheses, designing and conducting experiments, and analyzing and interpreting results (which includes the appropriate use of statistics).

Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate scientific information including primary literature.

Communicate topics in Zoology effectively.

Major Requirements

Biology Courses

(a)

Four courses from categories b and c, at least one from each category.

(b) Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology

(c) Organismal Diversity, Behavior and Ecology

Note(s):

Students are urged to consult with their advisors as to which of the recommended courses will be most appropriate to their particular interests and plans. This major will satisfy the minimum entrance requirements of almost all graduate departments of biological science. Most health professions schools (e.g., medical, dental, or veterinary) would also require a semester of biochemistry.

The Zoology major may not be combined with any other major or minor offered in the Biological Sciences.