Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Consult the HSU catalog for complete list of of major program courses. See current Schedule of Classes for courses offered in General Education, American Institutions and Diversity & Common Ground requirements. Students should review their DARS report and consult with their advisor every term.
Major: Zoology - BS
Minimum of 120 units (40 upper division) required for B.S. degree
Note: This is a model four-year plan, not a guaranteed sequence or contract, based on the 2009-10 catalog. For updates please see major advisor.
| First Semester | Units | Second Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review DARS and meet with your advisor each semester | |||
| ZOOL 110 | 4 | BIOL 105 (LD GE Area B - Life Sci) [6] | 4 |
| CHEM 109 (GE Area B Phys Sci) [3,6] | 5 | MATH 115 or Math code 50 or MATH 105 (GE - Calculus for Bio Sci & NR) [6] | 3-4 |
| ENGL or COMM 100 (GE A1 or 2) [1] | 3 | ENGL or COMM 100 (GE A1 or 2) [1] | 3 |
| LD GE Area C - 1st Disc [4] |
3 | Am Inst, History or Gov't (GE Area D) 1st Disc [2] | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | Semester total: | 13-14 |
| Third Semester | Units | Fourth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYX 106 | 4 | BIOM 109 | 4 |
| BOT 105 | 4 | PHYX 118 | 1 |
| LD GE Area A - Critical Thinking [1] | 3 | Am Inst, History or Gov't (GE Area D) [2] | 3 |
| LD GE Area C - 2nd Disc [4] | 3 | LD GE Area C - 3rd Disc [4] | 3 |
| LD GE Area D - 2nd Disc [4] | 3 | LD GE Area D - 3rd Disc [4] | 3 |
| Semester total: | 17 | Semester total: | 14 |
| Fifth Semester | Units | Sixth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete a major contract with advisor & Department Chair, apply to graduate. Take GWPE | |||
| BIOL 330 | 4 | BIOL 307 | 4 |
| BIOL 340 | 4 | BIOL 412 | 4 |
| ZOOL 314 | 5 | CHEM 328 | 4 |
| UD GE B, C or D [4,7] | 3 | ZOOL 310 | 4 |
| UD GE B, C or D [4,7] | 3 | ||
| Semester total: | 16 | Semester total: | 19 |
| Seventh Semester | Units | Eighth Semester | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consult Commencement website for ceremony information | |||
| ZOOL 370 or 476 [9] | 4 | ZOOL 430 recommended | 3-4 |
| UD Botany Course w/Lab | 3-4 | UD GE Area E | 3 |
| UD Major elective [10] | 3-4 | Elective | 3-4 |
| UD GE Area B, C or D [4,7] | 3 | Elective | 3-4 |
| Semester total: | 13-15 | Semester total: | 12-15 |
| Total Units: 119-128 (120 minimum units required for BS) | |
|---|---|
| Units for major | 62-65 |
| Units for GE, DCG, Institutions less major units that double-count | 48 |
| Units available for electives or pursuit of minor, 2nd major, certificate | 9-15 |
Notes:
[1] LD GE Area A: A1, 2, 3 and B3 must be completed with C- or higher and by 60 units earned
[2] One American Institution course will also count for LD GE Area D
[3] One course must include a lab
[4] Complete 2 DCG courses, (one must be domestic) with courses that also meet GE
[5] Consult with your major advisor
[6] This course satisfies GE and major requirements
[7] Only one CWT course may be used in upper division GE
Major Notes:
[8] If Math Proficiency Code 50 or higher, choose elective. If less than 50, MATH 115 required
[9] Zoology majors are required to enroll in either ZOOL 370 or ZOOL 476
[10] One course from: FISH 310, WLDF 365, ZOOL 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 452
