Biology Minor

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Students seeking a Biology Minor are required to take a minimum of 24 semester hours, 3 of which must be upper division (3000-4000 level). A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward a minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Students seeking a Biology Minor are required to take BIO1080, BIO1090, BIO1081, and BIO1091, and must complete at least one organismal course in general botany, human anatomy and physiology, general microbiology, or zoology.

Required Courses

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
Select one of these options:
Option 1: BIO 2100 - General Botany Credits: 5
Option 2: BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
Option 3: BIO 2400 - General Microbiology Credits: 5
Option 4: BIO 3200 - Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 4
Option 5: BIO 3260 - Vertebrate Zoology Credits: 4

Electives

Biology courses from the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level series, approved by the Department of Biology, must be completed to bring the total of biology courses approved for the minor to 24 semester hours. At least 3 of those semester hours must be upper division (3000- or 4000-level) to complete the minor. Students should seek assistance from a Biology department advisor or faculty member in selecting elective courses.

Biology Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total (minimum): 24 credits