Biology Minor for Non-Science Majors

26 credits

The biology minor introduces students in the fundamental concepts and laboratory techniques of the biological sciences across a wide range of areas of emphasis; these, in turn, allow students to pursue a wide range of careers. Biology majors also receive practical training in field and laboratory biology, which also prepares them for academic, industrial, and governmental careers.

Required Biology Courses (22 credits):

BIO 112 - Human Aspects of Biology 3 credits
BIO 112L - Exploration of Biological Phenomena 1 credits
BIO 113 - A Survey of the Plant Kingdom 3 credits
BIO 241 - Human Physiology 2 credits
BIO 241L - Human Physiology Laboratory 1 credits
BIO 274 - Introductory Microbiology 2 credits
BIO 274L - Introductory Microbiology Laboratory 1 credits
BIO 481 - Genome Science 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
BIO 231 - Human Anatomy 2 credits
and
BIO 231L - Human Anatomy Laboratory 1 credits
OR
BIO 250 - Forensic Biology 3 credits
Choose one of the following:
BIO 412 - Pathophysiology 2-3 credits
or
BIO 455 - Humans and the World Environment 3 credits

Required Chemistry Courses (4 credits):

Students will take one of the courses below as well as the corresponding laboratory course that satisfies prerequisites for the required Biology courses:

CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Society 3 credits
CHEM 100L - Chemistry and Society Laboratory 1 credits
or
CHEM 103 - Elementary Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 103L - Elementary Chemistry Laboratory 1 credits
or
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credits

Note:

This minor is for non-science majors only.