Concentration Requirements: Cell and Developmental Biology (before FS 07)
Requirements for students (freshman or transfer) whose first semester enrolled at MSU was BEFORE FS 07.
If the first semester enrolled at MSU was FS 07 or later, or for requirements for other concentrations, click here.
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 a MINIMIM of 33 credits from the following: | |||
| Complete at least one of the following courses: |
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| Course | Course Title | Semester Offered *** | Credits |
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| ZOL 320 | Developmental Biology | F | 4 |
| ZOL 425 | Cells and Development (W) |
S | 4 |
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Complete thirty credits from the courses listed below. Selection of these courses should be made in consultation with your Zoology advisor. Appropraiate courses from other departments may be applied here only with the advance written consent of your advisor. Please schedule an appointment with a Zoology advisor to discuss your choices. |
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| ZOL 328 | Comp. Anat. & Biology of Vertebrates (W) |
S | 4 |
| ZOL 341 | Fundamental Genetics | F, S, U | 4 |
| ZOL 343 | Genetics Laboratory (W) |
S | 2 |
| ZOL 408 | Histology | F | 4 |
| ZOL 402 | Neurobiology | F, S | 3 |
| ZOL 404 | Human Genetics | S | 3 |
| ZOL 450 | Cancer Biology (W) |
S | 3 |
| ZOL 482 | Cytochemistry (W) |
S | 4 |
| MMG 301 | Introductory Microbiology | F, S | 3 |
| MMG 302 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | S | 1 |
| MMG 409 | Eukaryotic Cell Biology | S | 3 |
| BMB 401 | Basic Biochemistry | F, S | 4 |
| BMB 461 | Biochemistry I | F | 3 |
| BMB 462 | Biochemistry II | S | 3 |
| (F = Fall, S = Spring, U = sUmmer, KB = Kellogg Biological Station) | |||
| *** Semesters listed here are those listed in the Description of Courses. But if faculty are available to teach it, a course may be offered any semester. ALWAYS check the Schedule of Courses to see when a course is actually available. | |||
Tier II Writing In The Major: within the 33 credits, complete any two approved Zoology courses (marked with a (W)) that include writing.
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.
NOTE: scroll down the page to reach the Undergraduate Advising Center information.