Minor in Biology Requirements
Minor in Biology Requirements
Minor in Biology Requirements
The Minor in Biology provides a broad-based education in modern life science to supplement study in another major program. Through consultation with a faculty advisor, students may select elective courses that focus on cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, organismal biology, or environmental studies. The Minor curriculum also includes a basic background in Chemistry. The Minor in Biology prepares students for careers in academic and industrial research; teaching, through the alternate pathway to certification; and for various careers in the publishing, pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology industries.
1. A minimum of 24 credits in Biology:
Course Codes with an asterisk (*) have prerequisite and corequisite courses.
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 130* |
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
BIOL 131* |
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
BIOL 2xx* |
Biology electives |
7-8 |
BIOL 3xx* |
Biology electives |
0-8 |
BIOL 4xx* |
Biology electives |
0-8 |
2. Ten (10) credits in Chemistry:
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
---|---|---|
CHEM 105* |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
CHEM 1105* |
General Chemistry I Lab |
2 |
CHEM 106* |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
CHEM 1106* |
General Chemistry II Lab |
2 |
3. A minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥 in each Biology and Chemistry course.
4. Students should consult with their major department advisor to determine how best to supplement their major field.
Notes: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 in Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology II must be attained in order to enroll in advanced courses.
Chemistry 105, 1105, 106 and 1106 are prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level Biology courses. Similarly, Chemistry 207 are recommended prerequisites for some 300- and 400-level Biology courses.
Students are advised to complete at least Chemistry 105, 1105, 106 and 1106 prior to beginning their junior year.