The program in Zoology includes diverse and interdisciplinary subjects taught in departments of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology and fisheries. The program of study at Kinnaird seeks to equip students with knowledge of Ornithology (study of Birds), Herpetology and Mammalogy. It also seeks to facilitate an understanding of animal biodiversity, conservation and teach students the zoological techniques required in fields such as Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Graduates from the department are well prepared for higher studies in Zoology or related disciplines, for work in schools and colleges as teachers, in diagnostic laboratories or in research centers in zoological gardens as Biodiversity Conservationists.
Degree Requirements for B.Sc Honors in Zoology 4 years program
To receive B.Sc Honors in Zoology degree, a student must complete a total of 137 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
| Semester I | |||
| 1 | Major | Principles of Animal Life | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – I | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Islamic Studies / Core Ethics | 2 |
| 4 | General | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| 5 | General | Plant Diversity and its Application – I | 4 |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Semester II | |||
| 1 | Major | Invertebrate Diversity | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – II | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| 4 | General | Introduction to Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| 5 | General | Plant Diversity and its Application – II | 4 |
| Total | 17 | ||
| Semester III | |||
| 1 | Major | Animals Forms & Functions | 4 |
| 2 | Core | English – III | 3 |
| 3 | Core | Mathematics | 3 |
| 4 | General | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| 5 | General | Plant Physiology & Ecology | 4 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester IV | |||
| 1 | Major | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| 2 | Major | Cell Biology | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Mammalogy, Ornithology & Herpatology | 4 |
| 4 | Major | Carbohydrate, Lipid & Vitamin | 4 |
| 5 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester V | |||
| 1 | Major | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Developmental Biology | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Human Physiology | 4 |
| 4 | Major | Proteins and Nucleic Acids | 4 |
| 5 | Major | Vertebrate Diversity | 2 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VI | |||
| 1 | Major | Essentials of Genetics | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Biodiversity and Wild Life Conservation | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Microbiology | 4 |
| 4 | Major | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 5 | Major | Human and Animal Behavior | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VII | |||
| 1 | Major | Toxicology | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Zoogeography and Paleontology | 4 |
| 3 | Major | Evolution & Taxonomy | 3 |
| 4 | Major | Animal Biotechnology | 4 |
| 5 | Major | Data Analysis & Report Writing | 3 |
| Total | 18 | ||
| Semester VII | |||
| 1 | Major | Bioinformatics | 4 |
| 2 | Major | Internship | 3 |
| 3 | Major | Research Report | 6 |
| Total |
13 |
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| Core | 19 |
| Major | 94 |
| General | 24 |
| Total Hrs | 137 |
Active Citizenship Program
Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field
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