Zoology Major

Does the mechanics of body processes fascinate you? After taking any anatomy classes it is real easy to see why some people become fascinated with Zoology and want to learn more about the human body. If you have an interest in Zoology and think it might be the right major for you, check out the list of requirements for a degree in Zoology and see if it's going to be a good fit for you. This site will provide you with a list of the Zoology requirements and compare them to the classes already required for dental school.

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Zoology Major

**Classes for PreDental requirements highlighted in bold

Required Science Classes:

 

Principles of Zoology I

4

Principles of Zoology II

4

Cell Biology

4

Genetics

4

Ecology

4

Evolution

3

Comparative Physiology OR

4

Advanced Human Physiology OR

4

Endocrinology

4

Seminar

1

Principles of Chemistry I&II

10

Organic Chemistry

10

 

 

Elective Courses: (choose 12 credit hours)

 

Information Resources in Life Sciences

2

Zoogeography

3

Conservation Biology

3

Population Biology

3

Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

4

Vertebrate Embryology

4

Histology

4

Comparative Physiology*

4

Advanced Human Physiology*

4

Endocrinology*

4

Radiation Biology

4

Molecular Genetics

4

Animal Behavior

4

Wildlife Ecology and Management

4

Aquatic Ecology

4

Parasitology

4

Protozoology

4

Entomology

4

Ichthyology

4

Herpetology

4

Ornithology

4

Mammalogy

4

Problems in Zoology**

1-4

Readings in Zoology**

1-4

Cooperative Work Experience**

1-4

Topics in Zoology

1-4

Short Courses, Workshops

1-4

Field Zoology

1-3

Thesis

2

Seminar

1

 

*Only one may be taken, the one used for the required may not be used again.

** Only four combined credits may be used.

All Classes in bold are ALSO required as part of your Pre-Dental application requirements.

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