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Explore Diverse Fields of Natural Science

Tailor the Zoology, B.A., B.S., major to your interests in health sciences, cell and molecular biology, ecology, environmental studies, or evolution and systematics.

Faculty will guide you to research opportunities in our state-of-the-art facilities, to publish your research in scientific journals, and to professional internships.

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Curriculum and Courses

It is important that you obtain a solid foundation, not only in the basic core of zoology courses, but also in basic chemistry, physics, and mathematics in your study of zoology. This foundation will enable you to pursue a range of different career opportunities later.

You can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Zoology. The requirements for these two degrees are generally similar, but a B.S. may require more coursework in the physical sciences and the selection of a specialization.

  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity
  • CHM 141 College Chemistry
  • MBI 121 The Microbial World and Experimenting with Microbes
  • MBI 365 Molecular and Cell Biology
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K0220 Ecology REU students with Michelle Boone lab- Shaker Trace Wetlands

Ty conducts research on macroinvertebrates in 21 different wetland systems around southwest Ohio, looking for clues about why a certain pathogen is causing a significant number of amphibian declines and extinctions.

Ty Cooley ’22

Zoology

Career Options

Those who seek employment immediately after graduation find positions in a variety of fields. Our graduates report job titles of naturalist, park technician, assistant pathologist, lab technician, technical sales representative, research technician, museum curator, fisheries manager, environmental planner, municipal zookeeper, environmental impact analyst, and high school biology teacher.

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513-529-2531
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Department of Biology

Susan Hoffman, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Pearson Hall 246
700 E. High St., Oxford, OH 45056
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513-529-3125

Rich Moore, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Pearson Hall 394
700 E. High St., Oxford, OH 45056
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513-529-4278