Minor in Biology
Career Options
Students majoring in other fields frequently earn a minor in Biology, which demonstrates that they have taken a rigorous and comprehensive set of courses within the discipline. In particular, Nursing students often choose to minor in Biology.
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the University's Core curriculum) required for the minor: 18. The minor consists of BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 107, BIO 109; or BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 211, BIO 212; plus electives numbered 200 or above to equal 18 hours in biology coursework. Students must complete at least 6 hours of these upper level courses within the Department of Biological Sciences. You can find course descriptions under Course List.
Courses & Requirements
Either
| BIO 105 | Biological Principles I | 3.0 Credits |
| BIO 106 | Biological Principles Laboratory | 1.5 Credits |
| BIO 107 | Biological Principles II | 4.5 Credits |
| BIO 109 | Biological Principles III | 3.0 Credits |
Or
| BIO 111 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3.0 Credits |
| BIO 112 | Practical Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 1.5 Credits |
| BIO 211 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3.0 Credits |
| BIO 212 | Practical Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 1.5 Credits |
Plus
6-9 credits of electives numbered 200 or above
Students must complete at least 6 hours of these upper level courses within the Department of Biological Sciences.
| Fall semester I | BIO 105 and BIO 106 OR BIO 111 and BIO 112 |
| Spring semester I | BIO 107 OR BIO 211 and BIO 212 |
| Fall semester II | BIO 109 (if not taking the Anatomy & Physiology sequence) OR Biology elective(s) |
| Spring semester II | Biology elective(s) |
| Fall semester III | Biology elective(s) |
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