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 “C” 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.