The eastern chipmunk, Tamias striatus (photo: F.V. Clulow)
Academic Advisor - Dr. Glenn Parker
(Zoology Option prior to 2012-13)
The specialization in Zoology provides courses that are designed to give students a rigorous background in the fundamentals of zoology focusing on organismal biology. Graduates of the specializaiton in Zoology will be qualified for a variety of fields including research (graduate studies), education and government services.
Please note that the requirements for an Honours B.Sc. in this specialization is 70% in the best 60 BIOL credits.
| First year |
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| BIOL 1506 |
Biology I |
| BIOL 1507 |
Biology II |
| CHMI 1006 |
General Chemistry I 1 |
| CHMI 1007 |
General Chemistry II |
| MATH 1036 |
Calculus I 2 |
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| MATH 1037 |
Calculus II or |
| MATH1057 |
Linear Algebra I |
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| PHYS 1006 |
Introductory Physics I |
| PHYS 1007 |
Introductory Physics II |
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| + 6 credits in Social Sciences and/or Humanities |
| Second year |
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| BIOL 2007 |
Genetics |
| BIOL 2026 |
Introduction to Microbiology |
| BIOL 2126 |
Cell Biology |
| BIOL 2356 |
Principles of Ecology |
| BIOL 2706 |
Vertebrate Form and Function |
| BIOL 2726 |
Diversity of Animals |
| CHMI 2426 |
Organic Chemistry I |
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| STAT 2126 |
Introduction to Statistics or |
| STAT 2246 |
Statistics for Scientists |
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| + 6 credits in Social Sciences and/or Humanities |
| Third year |
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| BIOL 3327 |
Experimental Methods |
| CHMI 2227 |
Biochemistry I |
+ 12 credits from Zoology List A below
+ 6 credits from Zoology List B below 3
+ 6 credits from any discipline
| Fourth year |
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| BIOL 4016 |
Field Camp and Report or equivalent 4 |
| BIOL 4035 |
Research and Seminar 5 |
+ 9 credits from Zoology List A below
+ 6 credits from Zoology List B below
+ 6 credits from any discipline
| Zoology List A 6 |
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| BIOL 2306 |
Diversity of Plants |
| BIOL 3006 |
Evolutionary Biology |
| BIOL 3706 |
General Entomology |
| BIOL 3726 |
Animal Histology |
| BIOL 3746 |
Animal Ecology |
| BIOL 3756 |
Vertebrate Physiology |
| BIOL 4717 |
Animal Behaviour |
| BIOL 4736 |
Developmental Biology |
| BIOL 4797 |
Environmental Physiology |
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| Zoology List B 3 |
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| BIOL 2757 |
Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality |
| BIOL 3117 |
Infectious Diseases |
| BIOL 3306 |
Vascular Plant Systematics |
| BIOL 3386 |
Mycology |
| BIOL 3807 |
Applied Entomology |
| BIOL 3977 |
Biodiversity and Conservation |
| BIOL 4066 |
Quantitative Ecology |
| BIOL 4216 |
Ontario University Program in Field Biology I |
| BIOL 4217 |
Ontario University Program in Field Biology II |
| BIOL 4346 |
Medical Mycology |
| BIOL 4747 |
Herpetology |
| BIOL 4756 |
Freshwater Biology |
| BIOL 4777 |
Wildlife Management |
| BIOL 4807 |
Advanced Genetics |
| BIOL 4907 |
Fisheries Science for Stressed Ecosystems |
| CHMI 2427 |
Organic Chemistry II |
| CHMI 3226 |
Biochemistry II |
| GEOL 2406 |
Paleobiology I |
| INTE 3107 |
Pathophysiology |
| PHIL 2215 |
Environmental Ethics |
1 Applicants lacking 12U-level Chemistry or the equivalent must complete CHMI 1041 prior to taking CMI 1006.
2 Applicants with a grade of less than 60% in 12U-level Calculus or the equivalent must complete MATH 1912 prior to taking MATH 1036.
3 Courses in List B are those recommended for specialization in Zoology. Students may substitute these credits for other third or fourth-year science courses in consultation with their academic advisor.
4 Students must consult their academic advisor for a suitable replacement for BIOL 4016. BIOL 4216 may be a suitable replacement. BIOL 4016 (or its equivalent) can be taken in third year.
5 A minimum average of 75% is required in all Biology courses, otherwise students must take BIOL 4017 and another senior Biology course (additional 3 credits from List A or B).
6 Students must take at least 21 credits from List A in third and fourth years. Some courses are offered only every second year. Consult with your specialization advisor. Any remaining course can replace a course in Zoology List B.
REVISED May 2012