Zoology Minor
An Incredibly Interesting & Fundamental Understanding of the Study of Animals
Gain a foundational understanding of zoology through a variety of laboratory experiences in combination with the study of animal kingdom facts and theories in Catawba’s new minor in Zoology. Faculty who are also passionate about the scientific, ethical study of animal behavior, physiology, and classification will work alongside you, helping to guide your curiosity and principles as you pair this minor with complementary majors and explore exciting career paths.
Catawba College’s new minor in Zoology engages you in research activities through a broad range of courses, independent study, internship opportunities, and even study abroad. Courses taught in the minor include Ornithology, Vertebrate Ecology, Parasitology, Animal Physiology, and Wildlife Ecology and provide you with a broad spectrum of zoological concepts across an incredibly diverse area of study.
Modern research facilities and opportunities for field research in Catawba’s own 189-acre ecological preserve make the campus a living, zoological laboratory. Students in this minor may also experience local and global environmental issues first-hand through travel study experiences in places as diverse as Madagascar, mainland Africa, the Caribbean, India, Costa Rica, the Florida Everglades, and the Duke University Marine Lab.
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Outdoor Laboratory
Use our campus as your first outdoor laboratory as you conduct field studies and roam our 189-acre ecological preserve located in Catawba’s back yard.
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Undergraduate Research
Conduct and present your own environmental or zoological research by doing an Independent Study and presenting at local and regional symposiums.
Program Details
Wilderness
Wilderness
Catawba students have an opportunity to apply for a paid internship with Girls on outdoor Adventure in Leadership and Science (GALS), a free summer science program for high school students to engage with science while backpacking through the wilderness.
Research & Internships
Research & Internships
In addition to completing challenging courses, you’ll be required to conduct an in-depth research experience to receive the minor in Zoology.
You’ll also be encouraged to acquire professional skills and resume-building experience during an environmental internship with organizations such as the Land Trust for Central North Carolina, the Natural Resources Conservation, Horizons Unlimited Education Center, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and many others.
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