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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.

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/oco/ocos047.htm

Total Credits Required 124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major44
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II] 4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity [Div II] 4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology 4
BI 215 Principles of Evolution 4
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 4
BI 312 Genetics 4
BI 327 Animal Physiology or4
     BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 489 Graduate Assessment for Biology Majors 0
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.)
BI 427 Ecological Animal Physiology (4 cr.)
Biology Electives4-6
Any BI courses above 220
Other Required Courses28
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II] *5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II] *5
Chemistry Electives 200 level or above8
Choose from the following groups:10
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II] and
     PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [Div II] or
PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II] and
     PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [Div II]

*Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 semester hours.

This major does not require a minor.


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