Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Zoology
Three degree
programs are available for students majoring in Zoology:
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology,
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology / Zoology, and
- Bachelor of Arts in Zoology.
Each undergraduate degree program has its own set of requirements.
Students considering a Zoology major are urged to discuss degree requirements, electives and their career choices with one of the departmental advisors.
Freshmen
and sophomores wishing to declare a Zoology major should visit the
Undergraduate University Division (UUD). Choose the Student Academic Affairs office closest to where you
live.
Juniors and senior wishing to declare a Zoology major should fill out the appropriate form at the Academic Student Affairs Office of the College of Natural Science, 103 Natural Science.
Resources for Undergraduates
Zoological Students Association
The
Zoological Students Association extends an invitation to all Zoology
students to attend its meetings. The ZSA usually meets every other Tuesday in 203C Natural Science. Information about upcoming meetings
(topics, dates, times and locations) is on the ZSA bulletin board in the
hall outside room 219 A Natural Sciences Building. The ZSA website is currently under reconstruction but the ZSA Facebook group has information about the club.
Biological Sciences Program
The
Biological Science Program administers the introductory biology courses
that serve as prerequisites for many Zoology courses.