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Biology

Overview

Official Name of Program

Biology

Plan Code

BIOL-MIN

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Undergraduate

CIP Code

26.0101

Effective: Fall 2019. Students whose minor declaration for this program is effective beginning in the Fall of 2019 or thereafter must follow these requirements. Students whose declarations were for previous semesters follow the requirements that were in effect at the time of declaration. See link below for the most recent Biology Minor requirements prior to Fall 2019. Please refer to Degree Works or consult an advisor to review your requirements and track your progress.

A minor in Biology will familiarize students with concepts and research tools that scientists use to understand the living world and solve real-world problems. By minoring in biology, students from various disciplines such as business, computer science, psychology, and health sciences can combine their expertise with their knowledge of the natural world to enhance their career options.

Requirements

Completion requirement
Earn at least 20 credits
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0985861
  • 0985451
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
  • 0986011
  • One 200 level BIO course (BIO 230 is not accepted) 4 credits

  • One 300 or 400 level BIO course 4 credits

  • BIO 166 and BIO 167 are prerequisites to all other advanced biology courses and are STEM variants that students can use to satisfy their General Education requirements. Students who complete BIO 166 and BIO 167 before declaring the minor must complete only the remaining 12 credits.