BS Zoology

This course introduces students to various disciplines within engineering and applied sciences, such as Biochemistry , electrical engineering, and Environmental science. Students explore the importance of innovation and technology in solving complex problems and advancing industry standards.

BS Zoology Program Educational Objectives

The BS Zoology program aims to:

Pursue professional practices in zoology or advanced studies based on the technical skills and knowledge in animal biology, ecology, physiology, and supported disciplines.
Encourage students to develop and use abstract models in addition to applying respective methodologies in practical and research situations.
Provide practical skills to the students to initiate their career in academic institutions, research organizations, wildlife conservation, and environmental agencies related to zoology.
Prove mastery of the zoology knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional zoologist, by demonstrating an understanding of current biological models, ecological interactions, and research techniques.
Provide formal foundations for higher learning and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of zoology and biological sciences.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-1101	Principles of Animal Life-I	3(2-1)
BOT-1001	Diversity of Plants	3(2-1)
CHE-1001	Organic Chemistry	3(2-1)
ENG1001	English-I	3(3-0)
UR-110	Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues (Islamic Studies)	3(3-0)
SC1005	Introduction to Computer Sciences	3(2-1)
	Total	18

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-1202	Principles of Animal Life-II	3(2-1)
CHE-1002	Inorganic Chemistry	3(2-1)
ENG1102	English-II	3(3-0)
BCH-1001	Introductory Biochemistry	3(2-1)
MAT1001	Mathematics	3(3-0)
	Total	15

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-2101	Animal Diversity-Invertebrates	4(3-1)
CHE-2002	Physical Chemistry	3(3-0)
ZOL-2203	Animal Diversity-Vertebrates	3(2-1)
BOT-2004	Systematic, Anatomy and Development	3(2-1)
ENG2205	English-III	3(3-0)
UR-330	Introduction to Basic Teachings of Qur’an	2(2-0)
	Total	18

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-2106	Animal Forms and Function-I	4(3-1)
ZOL-2207	Animal Forms and Function-II	4(3-1)
BOT-2008	Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution	3(2-1)
BIO2009	Biostatistics	3(3-0)
UR-220	Pakistan Studies	3(3-0)
	Total	17

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-3001	Cell and Molecular Biology	4(3-1)
ZOL-3002	Ichthyology	2(1-1)
ZOL-3003	Animal Physiology-I	4(3-1)
ZOL-3004	Animal Behavior	3(2-1)
BCH-3010	Molecular Biochemistry	3(3-0)
UR-324	Introduction to Hadith and Sirah	2(2-0)
	Total	18

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-3005	Genetics	4(3-1)
ZOL-3006	Developmental Biology	4(3-1)
ZOL-3007	Zoogeography and Paleontology	3(2-1)
ZOL-3008	Introduction to Wildlife	2(2-0)
ZOL-3009	Animal Physiology-II	2(1-1)
ZOL-3010	Biological Techniques	3(2-1)
	Total	18

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-4001	Evolution and Principles of Systematics	3(3-0)
ZOL-4002	Research Methodology	1(1-0)
ZOL-4003	Environmental Biology	4(3-1)
UR-450	Professional Ethics	2(2-0)
Elective-I	University Option	3(2-1)
Elective-II	University Option	3(2-1)
Total		16

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
ZOL-4005	Bioinformatics	3(1-2)
ZOL-4007	Evolutionary Biology	3(2-1)
ZOL-4008	Project	3(3-0)
Elective-III	University Option	3(2-1)
Elective IV	University Option	3(2-1)
UR-460	Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects	2(2-0)
Total		17