Biology Minor

(39-40 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 Biological Sciences Courses:

BIO 101 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credits
BIO 101L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 102 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credits
BIO 102L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 330 - General Physiology 3 Credits
BIO 330L - General Physiology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 350 - Ecology and Evolution 3 Credits
BIO 350L - Laboratory in Ecology and Evolution 1 Credits
BIO 374 - Cellular and Microbial Biology 3 Credits
BIO 374L - Cellular and Microbial Biology Laboratory 1 Credits
BIO 380 - Genetics 3 Credits
BIO 380L - Genetics Laboratory 1 Credits

Prerequisites for the Required Biology Major (15-16 credits):

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II 3 Credits
CHEM 106L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credits
CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 351L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credits
Select one course in statistics/calculus as listed below or other approved course as approved by advisor. (3-4 credits)
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
BIO 485 - Introduction to Biometry 3 Credits

Note:

Not open to Biology majors.

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