Biology - Minor

The biology minor is designed for students with a strong background in biology and chemistry. Students with a desire to possess a more in-depth knowledge of contemporary science may choose this minor.

Required Courses for Biology Minor

The following courses are required for a Biology minor:

BIO 103 - PI Biological Systems I (majors) Credits: 3
BIO 103L - PI Biological Systems I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 104 - Biological Systems II (majors) Credits: 3
BIO 104L - Biological Systems Lab II Credits: 1
CHM 140 - PI Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Communication Credits: 3
CHM 140L - PI Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Lab Credits: 1
CHM 221 - Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHM 221L - Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry Lab Credits: 1

Elective Courses for Biology Minor

In addition to the required courses listed above, Biology minor students select one upper-level biology course (200 level or higher).

Note: Co-requisite lab must be taken with the course whenever offered.

BIO 201 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Credits: 3
BIO 201L - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Lab Credits: 1
BIO 216 - Plant Biology Credits: 3
BIO 216L - Plant Biology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 237 - Animal Physiology Credits: 3
BIO 237Q - Animal Physiology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 304 - Reproduction and Development Credits: 3
BIO 304L - Reproduction and Development Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 310 - Genetics Credits: 4
BIO 310L - Genetics Lab Credits: 0
BIO 317 - General Microbiology Credits: 3
BIO 317L - General Microbiology Lab Credits: 1
BIO 325 - Immunology Credits: 3
BIO 330 - PII Ecology Credits: 3
BIO 330L - Ecology Laboratory Credits: 1
BIO 410 - Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIO 410L - Cell Biology Lab Credits: 0
BIO 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
BIO 421L - Biochemistry I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 422 - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology Credits: 4
BIO 422L - Biochemistry II/Molecular Biology Lab Credits: 0