Zoology is the study of animals, the most diverse group of organisms on Earth. The field of Zoology includes the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. This curriculum will allow students to examine the diversity, anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, and ecology of animals while also giving students a strong background in the fundamentals of biological science. A minor in Zoology can open the door to a wide variety of careers in different industries. Studying Zoology will prepare students for veterinary, dental, or graduate school, and provides them with highly employable career options in animal care (e.g. aquaria, zoos, aviaries), wildlife biology, conservation, and government agencies. A degree in Zoology allows students to easily enter the workforce or continue to a professional or graduate program.
Matriculation Requirements
Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.
Program Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
Total Credit Hours | 24 |
| |
BIOL 1610 | College Biology I BB | 4 |
BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL 1620 | College Biology II | 3 |
BIOL 1625 | College Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| 4 |
| Vertebrate Zoology and Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | |
| Invertebrate Zoology and Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | |
| 11 |
| Vertebrate Zoology and Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | |
| Invertebrate Zoology and Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | |
| Herpetology and Herpetology Laboratory (4) | |
| Entomology and Entomology Laboratory (4) | |
| Mammalogy and Mammalogy Laboratory (4) | |
| Animal Behavior (3) | |
| Parasitology (4) | |
| Histology (4) | |
| Pathophysiology (4) | |
| Comparative Vertebrate Zoology and Comparative Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory (4) | |
| Ornithology (4) | |
Graduation Requirements
Complete all required courses and electives for the minor with a grade of C- or higher in each.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Semester 1 |
BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 | College Biology I BB and College Biology I Laboratory | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 5 |
Semester 2 |
BIOL 1620 & BIOL 1625 | College Biology II and College Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 4 |
Second Year |
Semester 3 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| Credit Hours | 8 |
Semester 4 |
| 7 |
| Credit Hours | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours | 24 |