Zoo Science B.S.

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The Friends University Zoo Science program prepares students for careers in the zoo profession. The curriculum includes a broad foundation in the sciences as well as a series of courses and internships (open only to Zoo Science majors) at the Sedgwick County Zoo, which allows practical experience in zoo science, zoo education and zoo management.

Major Requirements: 45 credit hours

BIOL 101 - Cellular and Molecular Biology & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 102 - Biological Diversity and Design & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 320 - Vertebrate Zoology & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 350 - General Ecology & Lab 4 Credit Hours
ZOSC 120 - Zookeeping Techniques & Lab 3 Credit Hours
ZOSC 210 - Zoo Science 3 Credit Hours
ZOSC 341 - Management of Zoo Mammals 2 Credit Hours
ZOSC 342 - Management of Zoo Birds 2 Credit Hours
ZOSC 343 - Management of Zoo Amphibians and Reptiles 2 Credit Hours
MATH 270 - Statistics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 280 - Biostatistics 1 Credit Hours
PSYC 250 - Interpersonal Relations 3 Credit Hours

Choose one Experiential Learning Option:

Students must complete at least 2 credit hours from the following options:

ZOSC 494 - Zoo Practicum 2 Credit Hours
ZOSC 495 - Zoological Internship 1 - 3 variable Credit Hours

Additional Major Requirements: 9-10 credit hours

Option 1:

NATS 135 - Introduction to Chemistry & Lab 5 Credit Hours
One additional 300-level or higher BIOL, FLDB or NATS course

Option 2:

CHEM 101 - General Chemistry 1 & Lab 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry 2 & Lab 5 Credit Hours

Zoo Science B.S.

Major Requirements: 45 credit hours

Choose one of the following:

Choose one Animal Elective:

Choose one Non-Animal Elective:

Choose one Experiential Learning Option:

Additional Major Requirements: 9-10 credit hours

Option 1:

Option 2:

Total Major Requirements: 54-55 credit hours

Total Degree Requirements: 124 credit hours