Concentration Requirements: General Zoology (before FS 07)
> for students (freshman or transfer) whose first semester enrolled at MSU was BEFORE FS 07.
- BS Zoology, General Zoology concentration requirements for for students (freshman or transfer) whose first semester enrolled at MSU was FS 07 or later.
- other concentrations
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 course from FOUR of the five following groups: |
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| Course | Course Title | Semester Offered *** | Credits |
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Group I |
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| ZOL 341 | Fundamental Genetics | F, S, U | 4 |
Group II |
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| ZOL 320 | Developmental Biology | F | 4 |
| ZOL 425 | Cells and Development (W) |
S | 4 |
| ZOL 408 | Histology | F | 4 |
Group III |
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| ZOL 313 | Animal Behavior | F, S, U | 3 |
| ZOL 483 | Environmental Physiology (W) |
S | 4 |
Group IV |
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| ZOL 328 | Comparative Anatomy & Biology of Vertebrates (W) |
S | 4 |
| ZOL 306 | Invertebrate Biology | F | 4 |
Group V |
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| ZOL 355, 355L | Ecology, Ecology Lab (W) |
F, U KB | 3,1 |
| ZOL 445 | Evolution (W) |
F | 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. | |||
Laboratories: You must have a minimum of 4 courses in upper level (300 or above) lab work (ZOL 306, 316L, 320, 328, 343, 355L, 360, 361, 365, 384, 408, 425w, 431, 453w). Other courses, such as MMG 302, may be counted with written advance permission of your Zoology advisor. Please schedule an appointment with a Zoology advisor to discuss laboratory requirements for this concentration.
Zoology Electives as needed: The BS degree requires a minimum of 33 credits in upper level (300 or above) Zoology courses. Most of these credits are accumulated by completing the course groupings listed above. If the courses for the requirements above do not add up to 33 crs., additional credits in upper level Zoology courses will be needed. These additional credits are called Zoology elective courses.
Zoology elective 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.
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.