Zoology Minor

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Explore form, function, behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation of animals and hone analytical, writing, and research skills.

Zoology Minor - requirements

Requirements for the minor in zoology (ZOOL) include a minimum of 17 credit hours. Courses counted towards one minor may not be counted towards another. A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

Required Course

LIFE 3050 - Genetics Credits: 4

Elective Courses

Select four (4) of the following courses, one of which must have a laboratory component:

BOT 4235 - Marine Biology Credits: 3
LIFE 3400 - General Ecology Credits: 3
LIFE 3500 - Evolutionary Biology Credits: 3
ZOO 3115 - Human Systems Physiology Credits: 4
ZOO 3600 - Principles of Animal Behavior Credits: 3
ZOO 4190 - Comparative Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
ZOO 4195 - Comparative Environmental Physiology Lab Credits: 2
ZOO 4235 - Marine Biology Credits: 3
ZOO 4330 - Ichthyology Credits: 3
ZOO 4340 - Developmental Biology and Embryology Credits: 4
ZOO 4350 - Ornithology Credits: 3
ZOO 4370 - Mammalogy Credits: 3
ZOO 4380 - Herpetology Credits: 3
ZOO 4540 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4