Zoology Zoology Information Through the Zoology major, students receive a strong basic background in the science, yet can obtain advanced training in areas of special interest. Although our majors pursue several tracks, a large proportion are involved in pre- medical professional training. We have an excellent record in placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and optometry schools. Indeed, the College's advisers for each of these programs are housed in the Department of Zoology. Several of our graduates have even been employed as laboratory assistants during their freshman year in medical school. Students can also receive special training in genetics, ecology, behavior, and physiology. The faculty do research in these areas and strongly encourage student participation in their projects. Many of their studies occur in nearby natural habitats. Frequently, our students enter graduate school to specialize further in zoology. All students are urged to consult with the Department Chair early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate adviser who can best offer course and career suggestions. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • Zoology majors must have a C- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 51 credit hours of Zoology courses. Zool NS160, General Zoology, or equivalent knowledge, is a prerequisite of all Zoology classes except Zool NS201, 202, NS230 and may be counted in the major. • Zoology courses required (35 credit hours): Zool NS160 (5), NS211 (5), NS212 (5) or 405 (5), 299 (1), 330 (5), 372 (4), 420 (5) or 421 (5), 440 (4) or 445 (4) or 447 (4) or 448 (4), 499 (1). • Zoology courses to elect from (minimum of 16 credit hours): Zool 112 (1), NS201 (5), 202 (4), NS212 (5), 292 (1-6), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 373 (3), NS380 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 489 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-3), 497 (2), 498 (2), 499(1). • No more than 3 hours of Zoology 489 may count toward the major. Support courses required: Botany NS110 (5); in addition, one course from the following list: Botany NS112 (5), 310 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 322 (4), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 362 (5), 364 (5), 411 (5) or 421 (5), or Micro NS205 (5). For the additional support course, ecology-oriented students should take a Botany class; pre-medical professional students should take the Microbiology class. Other support courses required: Chem NS111 (5), NS112 (5), NS113 (5); or NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), and 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); pre-medical professional students should take the Chem NS 121-123 and 311-313 series; Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); students planning to attend graduate or professional schools are encouraged to take a class in the calculus series (Math 211 or 212 or 213); pre-medical professional students are required to take one year of mathematics; Phsx NS101 (5) or NS111 (4), NS112 (4), NS113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1); pre-medical professional students should take the Phsx NS 111-116 series. SPECIAL EMPHASES: Pre-Medical Professional Training - Students considering application to medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, and pharmacy schools should consult the beginning of the School of Natural Sciences section of this bulletin. Furthermore, they should meet with the advisers of these programs, each of whom is listed in that section. The Department of Zoology offers lower and upper level courses that provide superb training for examinations such as the Medical College Admissions Test, as well as medical school courses. Students should meet with the appropriate adviser for specific course suggestions. Wildlife Conservation Officer - This program is specifically designed to train students interested in law enforcement careers with state and federal fish and wildlife agencies. General Requirements: • Zoology major is required. • A Minor in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement concentration is recommended. (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog.) • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required. Specific Requirements: • Zoology courses required (29 credit hours): Zool 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4) and 468 (5). • Support courses required: Botany NS110 (5) and 362 (5) or364(5).;ChemNSlll(5),NS112(5),NS113(5);or NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Phsx NS101 (5) or NS111(4),NS112(4),NS113(4), 114(1), 115(1), 116(1). • Minor recommended: Law Enforcement (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog). PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Zoology Teaching majors. • A minor is required. (Zoology teaching majors should complete a minor in Botany.) • Zoology teaching majors must have a C- or better in major courses. • Zoology teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) • Students selecting a Zoology teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 52 credit hours in Zoology courses. • Zoology courses required: Zool NS 160 (5); NS201 (5); NS211 (5); NS212 (5); 330 (5); 372 (4); 381 (4); 420 (5) or 421 (5); 440 (4) or 445 (4) or 447 (4) or 448 (4); 464 (4); 465 (4) or 466 (4) or 467 (4) or 468 (5); and 498 (2). • Support courses required: Botany NS110 (5); 362 (5) or 364 (5); Chem NS111 (5), NS112 (5), NS113 (5) or NS121 (5), NS122 (5), 123 (5); Geol NS111 (5) or Geog NS101 (5); Phsx NS101 (5) or the general physics series NS111, NS112, and NS113 (15); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Micro NS205 (5); Commun HU102 (3). • Recommended electives: Zool 373 (3); NS380 (3); 405 (5); 410 (5); 425 (4); and 435 (4). PROGRAM: BIOLOGY COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - ( See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Zoology major or Zoology Teaching Major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Zoology department major take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis in any Zoology course above number 300. • Complete senior seminar with department Honors credit. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in the approved Zoology courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 credit hours of approved Zoology courses. • Zoology courses required: Zool NS160 (5), NS211 (5) and NS212(5)or405(5). • Select ten additional hours from the following list. At least 2 of the selected courses should be numbered higher than 300. Consult adviser. Zool NS201 (5), 202 (4), NS212 (5), 292 (1-6), 299 (1), 330 (5), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 372 (4), 373 (3), NS380 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 475 (3), 489 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-3), 497 (2), 498 (2), 499(1). PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in approved Zoology courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 33 credit hours: Zoology courses required: Zool NS160 (5), NS211 (5), NS212 (5) or 405 (5), 445 (4), 464(4), 381(4). • Zoology courses to elect from (6 credit hours): Zool NS201 (5), 330 (5), 347 (3), 372 (4), NS380 (3), 410 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 440 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 460 (5), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3). BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM The Department of Zoology participates with the Departments of Botany and Microbiology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business 8 Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 194 195 Continuing Education