Biology Minor

Minor Requirements

24 credits

Biology Core (12 credits)

Complete the following courses and their associated labs.

BIOL-2201Molecules to Cells

4 credits

BIOL-2202Organismal Biology

4 credits

BIOL-2203Ecology, Evolution and Diversity

4 credits

Mathematics (4 credits)

Complete one of the following courses.

MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits

MATH-1050Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach

4 credits

MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits

Chemistry (4 credits)

Complete the following course and its associated lab.

CHEM-1011General Chemistry I

4 credits

Upper-Division Biology Elective (4 credits)

Complete one additional BIOL course (4 credits) at the 3000 or 40000 level. Must include a lab.

BIOL-Elective BIOL coursework, 3000- and/or 4000-level

4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of mathematical and computational techniques to solve problems;
  2. Apply scientific reasoning to develop and test scientific questions;
  3. Recognize the role of scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge in society; and
  4. Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of biological principles spanning organizational levels from molecules to ecosystems.