Academic Learning Compact - Zoology

The Bachelor of Science in zoology offers you an education in the life sciences, with a particular emphasis on animal systems. You gain knowledge about the diversity of life (its evolution and significance) and about the structure of organisms and ecosystems and how they function (i.e., the acquisition, flow, organization and uses of information, energy and nutrients in living systems). You will learn about the scientific method and how it facilitates the discovery of new knowledge in zoology and biology. This includes how to critically evaluate hypotheses and conclusions in science using verifiable data and how to clearly and effectively communicate the major concepts and hypotheses in zoology and biology in an appropriate style of presentation.

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Before Graduating You Must

• Pass an assessment in the two or three 3000/5000-level zoology courses.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Knowledge of the scientific method and how it facilitates the discovery of new knowledge in zoology and biology.
2. Knowledge of biodiversity, its evolution and significance.
3. Knowledge of the acquisition, flow, organization and uses of information, energy and nutrients in living systems and how organisms and ecosystems function.
4. Critically evaluate hypotheses and conclusions in zoology and biology using verifiable data.
5. Clearly and effectively present ideas in speech and in writing concerning major zoological and biological concepts and hypotheses.