Biology Minor

Objectives

The Biology Minor provides an introduction to the vast field of biology. After completing the minor, students should be able to do the following:

Articulate the fundamental principles of biology and the scientific process.
Explain key concepts related to the field of microbiology.
Discuss basic principles of the field of genetics.

Course of Study (20)

BIO 2110 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 2111 - General Biology I Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 2120 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 2121 - General Biology II Laboratory Credits: 1

Choose 12 credits from the following 3000-4000 courses

BIO 3215 - Molecular and General Genetics Credits: 4
BIO 3110 - Microbiology Credits: 3
BIO 3111 - Microbiology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 3210 - Fundamental Genetics Credits: 3
BIO 3310 - Essential Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 3
BIO 3410 - Molecular Biochemistry Credits: 3
BIO 3350 - Botany Credits: 4
BIO 3360 - Origins Credits: 2
BIO 4100 - Biomedical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1
BIO 4110 - Ecology Credits: 4
BIO 4120 - Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIO 4510 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
BIO 4810 - Special Topics in Biology or Biomedical Sciences Credits: 3

Notes:

BIO 2113 cannot meet both in the minor and in General Education. If required in the minor, the student must choose another science course to fill the General Education requirement. See Undergraduate Core.