X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Zoology (ZOO)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
The Major in Zoology offers a broad education in the life sciences while providing a more specialized understanding of the structure, function and ecology of animals. This major qualifies students for post-graduate work in zoology and other life sciences and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major may wish to consult the Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major. At least 6.00 science credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level, 2.00 of which must be at the 4000 level.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1070 | [0.50] | Discovering Biodiversity |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | ||
Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
2.50 electives or restricted electives
* CIS*1200 is recommended for those needing to improve their computer skills.
Restricted Electives must include:
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A minimum of 1.00 credits of Arts and/or Social Science electives are required. The list of approved Arts and Social Science electives for B.Sc. students is available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/Approved_electives
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A minimum of 0.50 credits from:
ZOO*4330 [0.50] Biology of Fishes ZOO*4920 [0.25] Lab Studies in Ornithology ZOO*4940 [0.25] Lab Studies in Herpetology ZOO*4950 [0.25] Lab Studies in Mammalogy -
A minimum of 0.50 credits from:
BIOL*4410 [0.75] Field Ecology BIOL*4610 [0.75] Arctic Ecology BIOL*4700 [0.50] Field Biology BIOL*4710 [0.25] Field Biology BIOL*4800 [0.50] Field Biology BIOL*4810 [0.25] Field Biology IBIO*4500 [1.00] Research in Integrative Biology I IBIO*4510 [1.00] Research in Integrative Biology II IBIO*4521/2 [2.00] Thesis in Integrative Biology ZOO*4170 [0.50] Experimental Comparative Animal Physiology ZOO*4300 [0.75] Marine Biology and Oceanography Other field or research courses with approval of faculty advisor.
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - First year science core
8.00 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
1.00 - Restricted electives (# 2, and 3 in restricted electives list)
3.00 - Approved Science electives
1.00 - Arts and/or Social Science electives (#1 in restricted electives)
3.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which a minimum of 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Minor (Honours Program)
Students in majors other than Zoology, Biodiversity, Wildlife Biology & Conservation and Marine & Freshwater Biology who have a strong interest in Zoology may choose to take a minor in Zoology.
A minor in Zoology requires a minimum of 5.00 credits, 4.00 of which must be from the following list:
| BIOL*2060 | [0.50] | Ecology |
| BIOL*2400 | [0.50] | Evolution |
| BIOL*3060 | [0.50] | Populations, Communities & Ecosystems |
| ZOO*2090 | [0.50] | Vertebrate Structure and Function |
| ZOO*2700 | [0.50] | Invertebrate Morphology & Evolution |
| ZOO*3000 | [0.50] | Comparative Histology |
| ZOO*3050 | [0.50] | Developmental Biology |
| ZOO*3600 | [0.50] | Comparative Animal Physiology I |
| ZOO*3610 | [0.25] | Lab Studies in Animal Physiology I |
| ZOO*3620 | [0.50] | Comparative Animal Physiology II |
| ZOO*3630 | [0.25] | Lab Studies in Animal Physiology II |
| ZOO*3700 | [0.50] | Integrative Biology of Invertebrates |
| ZOO*4070 | [0.50] | Animal Behaviour |
| ZOO*4330 | [0.50] | Biology of Fishes |
| ZOO*4910 | [0.50] | Integrative Vertebrate Biology |
| ZOO*4920 | [0.25] | Lab Studies in Ornithology |
| ZOO*4940 | [0.25] | Lab Studies in Herpetology |
| ZOO*4950 | [0.25] | Lab Studies in Mammalogy |
The remaining 1.00 credits may also come from this list or from outside this list, in consultation with a faculty advisor.