LIST OF COURSES FOR ZOOLOGY FRESHMEN
Fall Semester 2005
A typical course program for first semester freshmen in Zoology is as follows:
ALS 103, Section 003 .................................................................................... 1 credit
Zoology 150.................................................................................................. 4 credits
English 101 ................................................................................................... 4 credits
Math 107 or Math 131 .................................................................................. 3 credits
Humanities or Social Science elective ......................................................... 3 credits
Physical Education, 100-level or 200-level course ......................................... 1 credit
ROTC Elective (optional) ............................................................................... 1 credit
Honors or Scholars seminar, or MDS 101 (if applicable) ............................... 1 credit
Total
15 to 18 credits
ALS 103 - Introductory Topics in ALS
This course is required of all new students. Weekly sessions with topics on the scope and objective of a university education with emphasis on
the sciences. Zoology majors must take Section 003, and you are already preregistered for Section 003. DO NOT DROP this class from your
schedule. The course ALS 103, Section 003, Thursday, 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Zoology 150
All students should register for ZO 150 and a ZO 150 lab section. You will receive course credit with AP Biology scores of 4 or 5, but this credit
will not replace ZO 150. Rather, that AP score affects whether you will take ZO 160 in your second semester.
English
You may already have ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research in your schedule when you begin to register. Half of all incoming freshman
take this required course in the Fall semester, and the other half take it in the Spring. Please DO NOT DROP ENG 101 from your schedule unless
advised to do so by your advisor during new student orientation. IF ENG 101 IS NOT ALREADY ON YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE, YOU
SHOULD CHOOSE AN ADDITIONAL HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSE.
Mathematics
Most students will take either MA 107 or MA 131. If you have a score of 520 or higher on the Level II Mathematics Achievement test taken in
high school, you should register for MA 131. If your score is less than 520 but more than 450, you should register for MA 107. If your score is less
than 450, you should register for MA 101.
If you took AP Calculus in high school and took the AP exam, we suggest that you register for MA 131 for now. AP exam scores will be
available in early July, and you can adjust your schedule at Orientation, if needed, when those scores arrive. Math credit and placement based on AP
scores is explained at http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/uga/APCREDIT.html . If you are confident that your AP Calculus score will be high enough, you are
free to take a guess and register for MA 231, changing that at Orientation if needed.
Finally, you should note that there are two calculus sequences offered at NCSU. One sequence is a two-semester sequence, MA 131/231, and that
sequence is the one normally taken by students in the life sciences. The Zoology degree requires only MA 131. The alternative sequence is a threesemester sequence, MA 141/241/242, sometimes called "Engineering Calculus." You are free to substitute MA 141 for MA 131. If you anticipate
wanting to take lots of math, or possibly switch into a major that requires the MA 141/241/241 sequence, then you should start with MA 141 instead
of MA 131. Almost all our Zoology majors take MA 131, but we want you to be aware of the alternative.
Humanities/Social Sciences
Check the NC State General Education List of Electives enclosed for specific listings in the following areas:
History
Cultural Geography
Philosophy
Politics and Government
Visual & Performing Arts
Sociology
Anthropology
Linguistics
Note especially the First Year Inquiry Courses. These are smaller sections of courses taught exclusively for freshmen (Q follows the course
number, eg., HI 252Q) . The General Education List of Electives can also be found at this site: www.ncsu.edu/provost/academic_programs/ger .
If you think you might receive AP credit that will fill a requirement in one of the Humanities/Social Sciences areas, you might want to choose to
register for a course in a different area.
Important note: If ENG 101 is not already on your schedule for Fall, you should register for a total of two humanities/social science courses
chosen from the list of electives.
Physical Education
Physical Education is required for all students. All students should register for at least one of the following Fitness and Wellness courses.
PE 101 Fitness and Wellness
PE 105 Aerobic and Body Conditioning
PE 102 Fitness Walking
PE 106 Triathlon
PE 103 Water Aerobics
PE 107 Run Conditioning
PE 104 Swim Conditioning
If the 100-level PE course that you want to take is full, you can register for a 200-level PE course and take a 100-level course in another semester.
Foreign Language
All entering freshmen are required to demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the FL 102 level. Proficiency may be demonstrated in any
one of the following ways:
1)
Two years of foreign language in high school with a B average;
2)
Three years of foreign language in high school with a C average;
3)
Advanced Placement (AP) credit for FL_ 102;
4)
Proficiency at the FL 102 level based on the NCSU Foreign Language Placement Exam.
Students not meeting the above proficiency requirements will be required to successfully complete a foreign language through the FL_ 102 level
at NCSU. Coursework taken at NCSU to meet proficiency requirements will not count toward the total hours required for graduation in any
curriculum. Foreign Lang. placement tests for French, German and Spanish will be given at freshmen orientation sessions on July 19, 5-5:45 p.m.
and July 22, 5-5:45 p.m. All tests will be administered in the Foreign Language Technology Center.
Special Cases
Special situations will apply to some students. We can deal with such issues on an individual basis at Orientation.