Biology Minor

Program Requirements

• 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.

Required Courses: 12-13 credits

• 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

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  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

Elective Courses: 11-12 credits

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.

Summary of Requirements