Biology Minor

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An understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of biology afford greater career flexibility and opportunity for non-biology majors in a highly competitive and increasingly interdisciplinary job market in both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and non-STEM fields. The purpose of the Biology minor program is to provide non-biology majors with a background in the fundamental concepts and principles of biology for application in non-biology careers, such as chemistry, mathematics, informational technology, engineering, psychology, business, and technical/science writing.

Biology Requirement

A minor in Biology must include 18 credit hours of biology course work (BIOL or BCHM designation only), with at least 9 hours at the 3000/4000 level. At least one 3000/4000 level course must include a lab.
Students are responsible for meeting all prerequisite requirements (such as CHEM 1211K /CHEM 1212K or BIOL 1107K / BIOL 1108K ) for the biology courses they choose to take, and are strongly encouraged to take these prerequisites as early as possible in their academic career.
Courses excluded from the Biology Minor are: non-majors science courses BIOL 1101K /BIOL 1102 ; Research courses BIOL 4560 , BIOL 4570 , STEC 2500 , STEC 4200 , STEC 4500 ; Internship BIOL 4800 ; Capstone/Interdisciplinary Applications in Biology BIOL 4700 ; and Readings in Biology BIOL 4600
Grade of “C” or better are required for all courses and labs counting towards the minor
Courses used to satisfy general education requirements cannot also be used to satisfy the Biology minor requirements.