Biology Minor
This minor is designed for students in non-Life Science majors, who desire to obtain an in-depth and well-rounded knowledge of Biology -- the science of life and living organisms. This minor is not intended for "Life Science" oriented majors, including Biological Anthropology, Premedicine, and Science, Life Science option. After taking an introductory survey course which exposes students to the basics of Biology, including the chemistry of life, cell structure, genetics, mechanisms of evolution and evolutionary history of biological diversity, plant and animal form and function, and ecology, students select additional courses based on their biological emphasis to account for a total of 18-20 credits. In conjunction with the student's major, the minor prepares students for entry to graduate school or professional school programs, as well as for technical or research careers with governmental agencies or industry. Majors complemented by this minor would include but not be limited to other life and physical sciences, engineering, and business.
You Might Like this Program If...
- You want to complement your major by acquiring additional knowledge and skills in biology.
- You have an interest in learning more about biology, but do not have enough time to complete the major.
Program requirements:
Requirements for the minor: 18-20 credits
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
- BIOL 110: Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (GN) or BIOL 110H: Honors Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity (GN)
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 7-8 credits of the following:
- BIOL 129: Mammalian Anatomy
- BIOL 141: Introduction to Human Physiology (GN)
- BIOL 142: Physiology Laboratory
- BIOL 161: Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Lecture (GN)
- BIOL 162: Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Laboratory (GN)
- BIOL 163: Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Lecture (GN)
- BIOL 164: Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Laboratory (GN)
- BIOL 220W: Biology: Populations and Communities or BIOL 220M: Honors Biology: Populations and Communities
- BIOL 222: Genetics
- BIOL 230W: Biology: Molecules and Cells or BIOL 230M: Honors Biology: Molecules and Cells
- BIOL 240W: Biology: Function and Development of Organisms or BIOL 240M: Honors Biology: Function and Development of Organisms
- BIOL 322: Genetic Analysis
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
- Select 6-9 credits from 400-level Biology courses
BIOL 400: Teaching in Biology, BIOL 496: Independent Studies, and SC 495: Science Co-op Work Experience III credits may not be used to fulfill this requirement.