Zoology (BIS)

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Grade Requirements: A grade of “C -” or better in courses used toward the Zoology Emphasis in BIS.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours in Zoology courses.
Program Code: 6021
CIPC: 260701

Advisement

Students must have their Zoology BIS Emphasis contract approved by the departmental advisor and the BIS program coordinator. Call 801-626-6165 for the departmental advisor’s contact information. (Also refer to the Departmental Advisor Referral List.)

Program Learning Outcomes

Interdisciplinary Work-Made multiple connections across three academic disciplines.
High Impact Educational Experience-Engaged in high impact practices through at least one of these: (a) collaborative learning projects, (b) undergraduate research, (c) public performances, (d)diversity/global learning, (e) community engaged learning, (f) internships, or (g) intensive writing.
Capstone Signature Work -Synthesized and reported key research/skills/theories from academic disciplines.
Analysis and Reflection-Provided analyses/results/conclusions/reflections from the Capstone experience.
Academic speaking and writing-Used effective oral and written English-language skills
Post-Graduate Planning-Planned for careers and/or graduate programs.

Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis

Zoology Courses Required (11 credit hours)

ZOOL 2220 - Diversity of Animals Credits: (4)
ZOOL 3720 - Evolution Credits: (3)

Zoology BIS Emphasis Electives (7 credit hours)

Select 7 credit hours of approved upper division Zoology courses (numbered 3000 and above).

Note:

ZOOL 2320 – Human Anatomy Credits: (4) and ZOOL 2420 – Human Physiology Credits: (4) may be used at half credit (2 credit hours per each) to fulfill elective credit hours in the Zoology BIS Emphasis.