The Biology Department seeks to assist students to become equipped in the field of zoology and to develop a Christian worldview that will accompany them throughout their lives. Our program is designed to help students acquire core biological principles along with the solid educational foundation in the animal sciences that will serve them in zoologically related careers.
Research
All Zoology majors complete courses that teach the fundamentals of research. Research opportunities exist on and off campus, with on-campus experiences involving oversight by a faculty mentor. Undergraduate research projects have included effect of diet on reproductive success of birds, a wild turkey population assessment at a local Army base, environmental effects of predator-prey interactions in fish, and measuring the effectiveness of different treatments on parasite load of animals at the Tennessee Safari Park. Students are encouraged to publish their research and present their findings at a variety of meetings.
Research and Internship Opportunities:
- Memphis Zoo
- Tennessee Safari Park
- Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
What can you do with a Zoology degree?
- Zoologist
- Veterinarian
- Physician
- Biology Teacher
- Animal Behavior Specialist
- Mammologist
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Primatologist
- Wildlife Biologist
- Animal Trainer
- Ornithologist
- Zoo Keeper, Manager or Assistant
- Aquaculturist
- Ecotourism Operator
- Fish Biologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Tour Guide
- Biological Illustrator or Photographer
- Conservation Warden
- Field Biologist or Ecologist
- Forest or Park Ranger
- Game Manager
- Museum Staff Member
- Science Journalist
- Wildlife Conservation or Management Specialist
- Health Care Worker
Major in Zoology
Independent Research Option - 43-44 hours
- BIO 112, 200, 210, 211, 301, 312, 316, 336 – 32 hours
- Select one from: BIO 304, 310, 315, 317, 323, 325 – 4 hours
- Select one from: BIO 318, 321, 324, 356, 357, 360 – 3 or 4 hours
- BIO 425, 426, 437, 498 – 4 hours
Collaborative Research Option – 46-47 hours
- BIO 112, 200, 210, 211, 301, 312, 316, 336 – 32 hours
- Select one from: BIO 310, 315, 317, 323, 325 – 4 hours
- Select one from: BIO 318, 321, 324, 356, 357, 360 – 3 or 4 hours
- BIO 304, 415, 498 – 7 hours
Featured Coursework
- BIO 200 Wildlife Biology
- BIO 210 Zoology
- BIO 301 Invertebrate Zoology
- BIO 310 Histology
- BIO 312 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
- BIO 315 Genetics
- BIO 316 Physiology
- BIO 317 Developmental Biology
- BIO 318 Ecology
- BIO 324 Medical Parasitology
- BIO 336 Ecology and Conservation of the Vertebrates
- BIO 356 Marine Biology
- BIO 357 Ornithology
- BIO 360 Plant-Insect Interactions
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