Cover Sheet: Request 9897

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1 Cover Sheet: Request 9897 Changes to Zoology recommended semester plan Info Process Status Submitter Created Updated Description Major Curriculum Modify Ugrad/Pro Pending O'Sickey,Lynn B losickey@advising.ufl.edu 12/18/ :32:11 AM 1/28/2015 1:55:02 PM The changes are the inclusion of the State Gen Ed Core in the recommended semester plan for this major. In the catalog copy, we made some edits for clarity and consistency with other CLAS majors adding in the credits each required course is worth, dividing major requirements into categories, and corrections of typographical errors. There are no changes to the major requirements, just changes to how they are presented. Actions Step Status Group User Comment Updated Department Approved CLAS - Zoology St Mary, Colette Marie 12/22/ College Approved CLAS - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University Curriculum University Curriculum Office of the Registrar Student Academic Support System Catalog Academic Assessment Notified College Notified Comment Pending PV - University Curriculum (UCC) PV - University Curriculum (UCC) Pharies, David A Adams, Brittany M UCC GE Subcommittee: No objections to GE changes. 1/2/2015 1/28/2015 1/28/2015

2 Modify the Curriculum of a Major This process should be used to change the required or elective coursework in a graduate or professional major, or the eight semester plan or critical tracking in an undergraduate major. To change the total credits, limited access status, major name, delivery platform or funding model, follow the procedures at Instructions for completing this form are on the last page. Major to be Modified 1. Major Name Zoology 2. Major Code 3. Degree Program Name Bachelor of Science 4. Effective Term Summer B 2015 ZY 5. Proposed Changes The changes are the inclusion of the State Gen Ed Core in the recommended semester plan for this major. In the catalog copy, we made some edits for clarity and consistency with other CLAS majors adding in the credits each required course is worth, dividing major requirements into categories, and corrections of typographical errors. There are no changes to the major requirements, just changes to how they are presented. 6. Pedagogical Rationale/Justification Changes mandated by the State 7. Projected Impact on Initial Enrollment, Retention, Graduation None Prepare a document showing the catalog copy with the current and proposed curricula either in a side byside comparison or edited using the track changes feature in Word. Prepare supporting documentation from other colleges indicating availability of seats in courses that are affected by the change in credits and support for the proposed application, if overlap is a concern. Modify the Curriculum of a Major Revised 1/28/2015 UF, Academic Affairs

3 Instructions Please note: this form should be used to request a change in the required or elective coursework in an undergraduate or professional major, or the eight semester plan or critical tracking in an undergraduate major. To change the total credits, limited access status, major name, delivery platform or funding model, follow the procedures at Major to Be Modified 1. Enter the name of the major. Example: Mathematical Modeling 2. Enter the two letter or three letter major code. 3. Enter the name of the degree program in which the major is offered. 4. Enter the term (semester and year) that the curriculum change would be effective. Proposed Changes 5. Describe the proposed changes to the curriculum. Pedagogical Rationale/Justification 6. Describe the rationale for the proposed changes to the curriculum. Projected Impact on Initial Enrollment, Retention, Graduation 7. Describe any potential impact of the curriculum changes on students who are currently in the major. Modify the Curriculum of a Major Revised 1/28/2015 UF, Academic Affairs

4 Zoology Zoology majors focus on the study of individual organisms and populations, as well as their relationships to each other and the environment, with the core foundation of evolution and ecology. Courses also emphasize the disciplines of anatomy, behavior, genetics, physiology and other specialized fields. About This Major College: Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree: Bachelor of Science for Degree: 120 Minor: Yes Academic Learning Compact: Zoology Website: Overview Courses introduce zoology majors to a wide variety of topics while allowing individual interests to be studied. Advanced undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research with faculty. Most career opportunities require advanced studies beyond the bachelor's degree. This includes preparation for graduate studies or employment in disciplines such as zoology, ecology, conservation and biology research; preparation for medical, dental or veterinary programs; or preparation for secondary-school teaching. Ultimately, the undergraduate degree in zoology will be shaped by a student's coursework, laboratory experience and field work as well as by the instructors they encounter. These experiences will help to shape their goals as a biologist with a focus on Zoology. Majors should work both with a department adviser and a CLAS adviser. CLAS advisers will assist with degree requirements, university and college policy and course selection. Department advisers will help students select appropriate graduate programs, guide them in the admissions process and help identify appropriate career choices. Coursework for the Major A zoology major consists of a minimum of 32 credits of core coursework plus a minimum of 31 credits of related coursework in chemistry, physics and mathematics/statistics. Courses used toward the major must be earned completed with minimum grades of C. Required Foundation Coursework

5 General Chemistry: CHM 2045/2045L and CHM 2046/2046L, 8 credits Organic Chemistry: CHM 2210 and CHM 2211/2211L, 8 credits Mathematics: MAC 2311 and MAC or- STA 2023, 7-8 credits Physics: PHY 2053/2053L and PHY 2054/2054L, 10 credits -or- PHY 2048/2048L and PHY 2049/2049L, 8 credits Required Core Coursework Integrated Principles of Biology (BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L), 8 credits Genetics (PCB 3063), 4 credits At least three courses, (9-10 credits,) in zoology from any 3000/4000-level zoology course, BSC 3402, BSC 4936, PCB 4043C, PCB 4674, PCB 5415C or PCB 4723C Students may not apply ZOO 4232, ZOO 4905 or ZOO 4940 toward this requirement. Additional zoology courses, including up to two zoology major-approved biological science courses (3000/5000 level) outside of zoology, 11 credits minimum (for 32 total credits of core requirements) Up to six credits of Individual Studies in Zoology (BOT 4911, BSC 4910, BSC 4912, ZOO 4905, ZOO 4911) will count toward the 32 credit requirement In addition to the 32 credits, zoology majors must complete with minimum grades of C: o Chemistry through Organic Chemistry (CHM 2045/2045L and CHM 2046/2046L and CHM 2210; and CHM 2211/2211L or CHM 3217/2211L) o One year of physics (PHY 2053/2053L or PHY 2048/2048L; and PHY 2049/2049L or 2054/2054L) o One semester of analytic geometry and calculus (MAC 2311) and a second semester of analytic geometry, and calculus (MAC 2312) or statistics (STA 2023) Formatted: Font: Italic Students should begin the chemistry and math sequences as soon as possible. A full year of calculus and a course in statistics (such as STA 2023) are highly recommended. Transfer students must take at least three courses from the Department of Biology (excluding ZOO 4905, ZOO 4926 and ZOO 4940) at the University of Florida as part of the requirements for the major. Back to Top Relevant Minors and/or Certificates Majors in zoology can minor in most other disciplines, and this is a good way to organize students' electives around areas of interest. For instance, a zoology major can earn a minor in chemistry by adding just two chemistry courses: CHM 3400, 3610 or any 4000-level CHM course. Students could also consider language and humanities minors. Note that

6 zoology majors cannot minor in biology, nor can biology majors minor in zoology (the curricula for the zoology and biology majors are too similar) Zoology students might want to consider the UFTeach Program. There is a severe shortage of qualified high school science teachers in Florida and nationwide. Students interested in the highdemand teaching profession should see a biology department adviser or the UFTeach adviser. Students who complete the UFTeach minor in science teaching and a B.S. in zoology will have the coursework and preparation for professional teacher certification in Florida when they graduate. Research All zoology majors are strongly encouraged to participate in research. Research experience is valuable on many levels: it diversifies your college experience; it teaches you how scientists apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world questions; it gives you the opportunity to work with and get to know researchers who are the best in their field; it introduces you to cutting-edge scientific questions and techniques; it enhances your resume/cv if you apply to graduate or professional school; and finally, it is essential in helping you determine if science is a good career choice for you. CLAS zoology majors may participate in research for course credit, as a scholar (e.g., University Scholar, HHMI Science for Life Scholar, Beckman Scholar), as a volunteer, or, in rare cases, as a paid research assistant. Please visit Undergraduate Research for more information regarding course credit. Students who plan to enroll for course credit must contact potential research mentors before the end of drop/add. If they miss the drop/add window, they should still contact potential research mentors, if only to discuss upcoming opportunities. Critical Tracking To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements. For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements: Structure of a CLAS Degree. Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students. Semester 1: Complete one of the following in BSC, CHM or MAC: BSC 2010/2010L; CHM 1025 or CHM 2045/2045L; MAC 1114, 1140, 1147 or 2311 Semester 2: Complete CHM 2045/2045L; and BSC 2010/2010L or MAC 2311

7 Semester 3: Complete BSC 2010/2010L and MAC 2311 with a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA Semester 4: Complete CHM 2046/2046L and BSC 2011/2011L with a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA Semester 5: Complete CHM 2210 with a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA Recommended Semester Plan Back to Top Students are expected to complete the writing requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are also expected to complete the general education international (GE- N) and diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another general education requirement (typically, GE-C, H or S). Semester 1 CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (1) (State Core GE-P) HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) 3 MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (State Core GE-M) 4 Elective (BSC 1920 First Year Introduction: Biology at UF recommended) 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences (State Core GE-S) 3 Semester 2 CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (1) MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE-M) (4) or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) (3) 4 Total 15 Composition (State Core GE-C, WR) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)

8 Total Semester 3 BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (1) (GE-B) CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 (3) or CHM 3217 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1 (4) Elective 3 Humanities (State Core GE-H) 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) 3 Semester 4 BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Integrated Principles of Biology 2 Laboratory (1) (GE-B) CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2 (3) - if CHM 2210 was taken Semester 3 - or CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry Total CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Elective 3 Humanities (GE-H) 3 Semester 5 PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Physics 1 Laboratory (1) 5 Composition (GE-C) Total Zoology course or other approved life sciences courses Semester 6 Zoology course or other approved life sciences course 3-5 PCB 3063 Genetics 4 PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Physics 2 Laboratory (1) 5 Electives (3000 level or above, not in major, if needed) 4 Zoology course or other approved life biological sciences course 3-5 Semester 7 Elective 2 Elective (BSC 4936 recommended) 2 Foreign language 5 Total Zoology courses or other approved life sciences courses Total Formatted Table Commented [OB1]: Since student can only take 2 other approved biological sciences courses, we thought it best to list it only twice.

9 Total Semester 8 Electives (3000 level or above, not in major, if needed) 4 Foreign language 5 Zoology course or other approved life sciences course 3-5 Zoology course or other approved life biological sciences course 3-4 Total 15-18