Concentration Requirements: Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This concentration does not appear on your diploma or transcript. Your diploma will indicate that you finished the BS (Bachelor of Science) in Zoology.
Requirements:
The following list is for informational purposes. Students are expected to check with their advisor at least once each year to discuss program planning and course selection.
In addition to the concentration requirements listed below, remember that you must also complete requirements imposed at the University and College levels to receive the Bachelor of Science (BS) Zoology.
| Complete all of the following courses: |
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| Course | Course Title | Semester Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOL 341 | Fundamental Genetics | F, S, U | 4 |
| ZOL 355, 355L | Ecology, Ecology Lab (W) |
F, S, U, KB | 3,1 |
| ZOL 445 | Evolution (W) |
F | 3 |
| Complete at least one of the following courses: | |||
| ZOL 306 | Invertebrate Biology | F | 4 |
| ZOL 328 | Comparative Anatomy & Biology of Vertebrates (W) |
S | 4 |
| Complete at least one of the following courses: | |||
| ZOL 313 | Animal Behavior | F, S, U | 3 |
| ZOL 316, 316L | General Parasitotogy, Lab | S | 3,1 |
| ZOL 483 | Environmental Physiology (W) |
S | 4 |
| (F = Fall, S = Spring, U = sUmmer, KB = Kellogg Biological Station) | |||
Tier II Writing In The Major: Complete any two approved Zoology courses (marked with a (W)) that include writing. Requirement can be met with the completion of ZOL 355L and ZOL 445.
Zoology Electives: Additional credits from courses in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology are needed to reach the minimum of 33 credits in upper level (300 or above) Zoology courses necessary for the BS degree. These courses must be approved in advance and in writing by the student's academic advisor. Appropriate courses from other departments may be applied as Zoology electives only with the written consent of your advisor. Please schedule an appointment with a Zoology advisor to discuss your Zoology electives.
Pre-professional students:
Completing CEM 142 (3) and 162 (1) or 262 (2) may help to better prepare you for the MCAT and professional school. Additional courses * (such as BMB 401 (4) [or both BMB 461 & 462 (3, 3)]), may be required for admission to professional school. Admission requirements vary from school to school. Check with each school and plan accordingly!
* MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine, for example, requires several courses which are not officially part of the Zoology curriculum. See the MSU CVM Admissions web page. Also, consider making an appointment in the CVM Undergraduate Advising Center with one of the Admissions advisors.
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