Zoology Major – B.A. Degree

Zoology Major (62-63 cr)

A. Core Requirements (15 cr)

BIO 110 - Biology Seminar credit: 1
BIO 120 - Molecular and Cellular Foundations credit: 4
BIO 315 - Genetics credit: 3
BIO 316 - Laboratory in Genetics credit: 1
BIO 425 - Evolution credit: 3
BIO 492 - Research credit: 3

B. Elective Requirements (21 cr)

Free Electives in Department (5-9 cr*)

*Elective courses in Biological Sciences which may include CHE 461, excluded courses are BIO 101, 203, 207 and 211.

Select four courses from the following:

BIO 325 - Behavioral Biology credit: 4
BIO 492 - Research credit: 3
ZOO 330 - Invertebrate Zoology credit: 4
ZOO 340 - Vertebrate Zoology credit: 4
ZOO 360 - Animal Physiology credit: 4
ZOO 370 - Comparative Anatomy credit: 4
ZOO 373 - Animal Development credit: 4
ZOO 384 - Mammalogy credit: 4
ZOO 440 - Ichthyology credit: 3

C. Cognate Requirements (26-27 cr)

Note:

A single Bio 492 course cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements. A Bio 492 used for a Zoology elective must be an approved Zoology topic and is in addition to the Bio 492 used as a core requirement.

Candidates who seek to transfer within the college to a Zoology major must meet with the advisement coordinator. Such a candidate must have completed CHE 111, MAT 120 or 210, and ENG 102, each with a C- or better, and have an overall Oswego GPA of 2. 5 or better.