Students majoring in zoology take a balanced core of courses.
This provides a broad background in zoology, introduces scientific reasoning, develops skills in hypothesis formulation and testing and develops the ability to make educated decisions, especially on biological issues. This emphasis offers options other than professional school. Some faculty members conduct field research. Recently, for instance, undergraduates have been involved in research on black bears in Utah, lizard systematics in Mexico, stonefly and trout systematics in the western U.S. and fish predation in the Green River ecosystem of Utah. Various private, federal, and university sources of scholarships, fellowships, and grants are available.