Biology Minor

Minor Overview

A biology minor offers students the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in biological sciences while pursuing a major in a different field. This minor enhances students' understanding of key biological concepts and principles, making it a valuable complement to various majors such as environmental science, chemistry, psychology, education and more.

Students who meet the regular degree requirements of the University for a major in some other program may receive a minor in biology by completing five biology courses and two semesters of colloquium, including giving one presentation.

Courses

Required Minor Core

Complete the following courses.

BIO100

General Biology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO203

General Botany

(4.0 s.h)

BIO204

General Zoology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO222

Genetics

(4.0 s.h)

Colloquium

Complete two semesters of colloquium; one presentation required.

NSC300

Science Colloquium

(1.0 s.h)

Elective(s) in Minor

Complete any other regular or special biology course (exclusive of paraprofessional and internship experiences).

BIO490

Advanced Topics/Biology

(3.0 s.h)

BIO302

Biology of Microorganisms

(4.0 s.h)

BIO309

Cell Biology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO402

Developmental Biology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO101

Environmental Biology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO385

Histology

(4.0 s.h)
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