The Department of Zoology believes that undergraduate research is an important part of the educational experience at Weber State University. Students that participate in the research process gain valuable experience and skills that are not easily conveyed in the classroom setting.  Participation in research promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills and fosters a mentor-student relationship between faculty and student.

Zoology students are also given the opportunity to receive course credit for research with a faculty member.  All Zoology majors are required to take an orientation class (Zoology 1990), which introduces them to the faculty and their research interests. You are also encouraged to take Readings in Zoology (Zool 4830) and Problems in Zoology (Zool 4800). These courses permit advanced students to work closely with faculty and provide exposure to scientific literature, as well as participation in ongoing research projects.