Zoology Program

Zoology is the study of the biology of animals -- their structure, function, development, evolution, ecology, and behavior. The zoology curriculum at OSU provides both broad exposure to basic science and opportunities to concentrate in more specialized areas, ranging from cell biology to population biology and community ecology.

A major in zoology can prepare students for those vocations which require foundations in biological science. It is an ideal major for advanced graduate education in biological science and for pre-professional preparation in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine. In addition, zoology majors can enter such varied fields as environmental affairs, conservation, teaching, laboratory technology, education, scientific journalism, field biology, biomedical illustration, and other areas associated with biomedical and environmental sciences.

The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Excellent opportunities exist for studies at field stations on the Pacific Coast , in the Great Basin Desert, and at other locations. In consultation with advisers, students can plan programs to meet their particular needs.

GRADUATE STUDY

The zoology department has strong programs of graduate study in behavioral ecology, marine ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, behavioral endocrinology, population biology, genetics, neurobiology, developmental biology, comparative immunology, parasitology, and cell biology. Detailed information on the faculty and program is available from the zoology department--

Phone: 503-737-3705
FAX: 503-737-0501
E-mail: zoology@science.oregonstate.edu

B.S. CURRICULUM and ZOOLOGY MINOR

All students majoring in zoology are required to take a common core of courses. See the sample curriculum and requirements for the minor in the OSU General Catalog. In consulation with a Zoology advisor, individual students may make adjustments in the order in which courses are taken.