Bachelor of Science · 16 Years / 4 Years
Scheme of Studies
BS Zoology
Semester-wise Course Structure
Year 1Semester 1
16Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-101 | Zoology-I (Principles of Animal Life-I) | 4(3-1) |
| BOT-101 | Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution-I | 4(3-1) |
| CHEM-101 | Organic Chemistry | 3(2-1) |
| ENG-101 | English-I (Functional English) | 3(3-0) |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2(2-0) |
Year 1Semester 2
16Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-102 | Zoology-II (Principles of Animal Life-II) | 4(3-1) |
| MATH-101 | Mathematics-I (Pre-calculus) | 3(3-0) |
| CHEM-102 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4(3-1) |
| ENG-102 | English-II (Communication Skills) | 3(3-0) |
| PST-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
Year 2Semester 3
19Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-203 | Zoology-III (Animal Diversity-I: Invertebrates) | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-204 | Zoology-IV (Animal Diversity-II: Chordates) | 4(3-1) |
| BOT-201 | Systematics, Anatomy and Development | 4(3-1) |
| CHEM-203 | Physical Chemistry-I | 4(3-1) |
| ENG-203 | English-III (Business and Technical English) | 3(3-0) |
Year 2Semester 4
19Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-205 | Zoology-V (Animal Form & Function-I) | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-206 | Zoology-VI (Animal Form & Function-II) | 4(3-1) |
| BOT-202 | Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution | 4(3-1) |
| PSY-202 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| IT-201 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3(2-1) |
Year 3Semester 5
17Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-307 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-308 | Biochemistry (Structure and Functions of Macromolecules) | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-309 | Animal Physiology | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-310 | Animal Behaviour | 2(2-0) |
| ZOOL-311 | General and Molecular Genetics | 4(3-1) |
Year 3Semester 6
20Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-312 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) |
| ZOOL-313 | Developmental Biology | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-314 | Ecology | 3(3-0) |
| ZOOL-315 | Principles of Zoogeography | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-316 | Biochemistry-II (Metabolism) | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-317 | Physiology of Coordination and Animal Behaviour | 4(3-1) |
Year 4Semester 7
17Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL-418 | Evolution and Principles of Systematics | 4(3-1) |
| ZOOL-419 | Fisheries | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-420 | Research Methodology | 1(1-0) |
| ZOOL-421 | Principles of Paleontology | 3(3-0) |
| ZOOL-422 | Aquatic Toxicology | 3(2-1) |
| — | Special Paper-I (in lieu of thesis) | 3(2-1) |
Year 4Semester 8
15Cr. Hrs
| Code | Course Title | Cr (T-L) |
|---|---|---|
| BNB-401 | Basic Bioinformatics | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-423 | Wildlife of Pakistan | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-424 | Bioremediation and Bio-processing | 3(2-1) |
| ZOOL-425 | Biodiversity | 3(2-1) |
| — | Special Paper-II (in lieu of thesis) | 3(2-1) |
Program RequirementBS Zoology · Degree Total
140Credit Hours
Note: Special Paper-I & II are taken in lieu of a thesis. Credit hours are shown as Total(Theory-Lab).