About Zoology


Zoology is the integrative study of animal biology. Research and coursework in this department explores a wide range of biological questions in a diverse array of species, using cutting edge techniques in both the field and the laboratory. We are unified by an emphasis on integration across levels of biological organization, and by our recognition of the explanatory power of evolutionary theory in understanding biological complexity.  This integrative perspective helps unify researchers in traditional biological subdisciplines, including cellular and developmental biology, neurobiology, animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and environmental science.

Fred Dyer, Chairperson

Fred C. Dyer, Chairperson

Connections

The activities of faculty and students in the Department of Zoology connect the department with a wide diversity of programs across the MSU campus. Some highlights:

This connectivity makes the Zoology Department an unusually rich and dynamic center for the study of modern biology.