Minor in Biological Sciences
About the Minor
The minor in Biological Sciences is designed for students who wish to become acquainted with the life sciences while pursuing a major in another area. This option should be particularly useful for students majoring in areas such as chemistry, engineering, physics, or psychology who are interested in admission to medical schools or graduate programs. Students interested in the minor should consult with an academic advisor in the department for help with course selections.
Program Requirements
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| BIO 131 | Cells and Biomolecules ** | 4.0 |
| BIO 134 | Cells and Biomolecules Lab ** | 1.0 |
| BIO 132 | Genetics and Evolution | 4.0 |
| BIO 135 | Genetics and Evolution Lab | 1.0 |
| BIO 133 | Physiology and Ecology | 4.0 |
| BIO 136 | Anatomy and Ecology Lab | 1.0 |
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 |
| or BIO 209 | Cell, Molecular & Developmental Biology I | |
| BIO 224 | Form, Function & Evolution of Vertebrates | 4.0 |
| or BIO 201 | Human Physiology I | |
| BIO ELECTIVE OR ENVS 212 *** | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 26.0 | |
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A grade of "C" or better must be earned for each course in this minor for the course to meet the requirement.
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The Biology Elective can be selected from any of the regularly offered Biology department lecture courses 200-level and above according to your specific interests. BIO 200, BIO 204, BIO 207, BIO 208, BIO 212 and BIO 226 will not count towards the Biology elective. Note that existing course prerequisites may affect which courses may be selected.