The structure of BS Zoology is proposed to provide students, scientific knowledge about the study of behavior, diversity, characteristics, evolutionary trends of the different species of animals and those factors having a direct impact on them. The students are expected to learn theoretical and practical understanding of the entire field of Zoology. The proposed structure is dynamic and provides basis for various options to plan career in future.
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Eligibility Criteria
FSc (Pre-medical).
At least 2nd division (45% Marks)
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4001 |
COMPULSORY-I |
English-I: Functional English |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4002 |
COMPULSORY-II |
Pakistan Studies |
2-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4003 |
COMPULSORY-III |
Mathematics-I |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4004 |
GENERAL- I |
Botany-I |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4005 |
GENERAL- II |
Chemistry-I |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4006 |
FOUNDATION-I |
Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) |
3-1 |
|
Semester-2
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4007 |
COMPULSORY-IV |
English-II: Communication Skills |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4008 |
COMPULSORY-V |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4009 |
FOUNDATION-II |
Animal Diversity-II (Chordates) |
3-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4010 |
GENERAL- III |
Botany-II |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4011 |
GENERAL- IV |
Chemistry-II |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4012 |
FOUNDATION-III |
Cell Biology |
2-1 |
|
Semester-3
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4013 |
COMPULSORY-VI |
English-III: Technical writing and presentation skills |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4014 |
COMPULSORY-VII |
Introduction to Computer |
1-2 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4015 |
GENERAL- V |
Botany-III |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4016 |
GENERAL- VI |
Chemistry-III |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4017 |
GENERAL- VII |
Social Sciences |
2-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4018 |
FOUNDATION-IV |
Animal Form & Function–I |
3-1 |
|
Semester-4
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4019 |
COMPULSORY VIII |
English-IV / Univ. Option |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4020 |
MAJOR-I |
Animal Behavior |
3-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4021 |
FOUNDATION-V |
Biochemistry-I |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4022 |
MAJOR-II |
Biological Techniques |
1-2 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4023 |
FOUNDATION-VI |
Animal Form & Function-II |
3-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4024 |
GENERAL-VIII |
Psychology/Geography/Etc. |
2-0 |
|
Semester-5
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4025 |
FOUNDATION-VII |
Economic Zoology |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4026 |
FOUNDATION-VIII |
Biochemistry-II |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4027 |
MAJOR-III |
Physiology |
3-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4028 |
MAJOR-IV |
Ecology |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4029 |
FOUNDATION IX |
Evolution |
2-0 |
|
Semester-6
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4030 |
MAJOR-V |
Research Methodology |
2-0 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4031 |
FOUNDATION-X |
Principles of Systematics |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4032 |
MAJOR-VI |
Developmental Biology |
3-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4033 |
MAJOR-VII |
Genetics |
3-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4034 |
MAJOR-VIII |
Wildlife |
2-1 |
|
Semester-7
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4035 |
MAJOR-IX |
Special Paper A1/ Thesis(Univ. Option) |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4036 |
COMPULSORY-IX |
Biostatistics/Univ option |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4037 |
Elective-I |
Special Paper A2/ Univ. opt |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4038 |
Elective-III |
Univ. opt |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4039 |
MAJOR-X |
Molecular Biology |
2-1 |
|
Semester-8
| Course Code |
Category |
Course Title |
Cr.Hrs. |
Prerequisites |
| ZOOL-B-4040 |
MAJOR-XI |
Bioinformatics |
1-2 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4041 |
MAJOR-XII |
Special Paper B1/ Thesis(Univ. Option) |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4042 |
Elective-II |
Special Paper B2/Univ. opt |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4043 |
Elective-IV |
Univ. opt |
2-1 |
|
| ZOOL-B-4044 |
MAJOR-XIII |
Zoogeography & Paleontology |
2-1 |
|
Degree Completion Requirements
Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 136 credit hours and having CGPA at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0
