2024-2025 Course Catalog
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Minor Courses | ||
| BIOL 1105 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1115 | Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 1106 | Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1116 | Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 2004 | Genetics # | 3 |
| BIOL 2134 | Cell Function and Differentiation # | 3 |
| BIOL 2704 | Evolutionary Biology # | 3 |
| or BIOL 2704H | Evolutionary Biology | |
| BIOL 2804 | Ecology # | 3 |
| or BIOL 2804H | Honors Ecology | |
| CHEM 1035 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1036 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Human Genetics # | ||
| Plant Taxonomy # | ||
| Introductory Animal Physiology # | ||
| Introductory Parasitology # | ||
| Introduction to Histology # | ||
| Molecular Biology # | ||
BIOL 3954 | (var credit) 2,# | |
| Freshwater Ecology # | ||
| Developmental Biology # | ||
| Global Change Ecology # | ||
| Evolutionary Genetics # | ||
| Chemical Ecology # | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology # | ||
| Neurochemical Regulation # | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Senior Seminar # | ||
| Virology # | ||
| Inflammation Biology # | ||
| Ethology # | ||
| Proteomics and Biological Mass Spectrometry # | ||
| Cytogenetics # | ||
| Clinical Biology # | ||
| Cancer Biology # | ||
| Cell Biology # | ||
| Subtotal | 6-8 | |
| Total Credits | 32-34 | |
Notes
1 Students must earn a "C" or better in BIOL 1105, 1106, 1115, 1116, CHEM 1035, and CHEM 1036, or the equivalent. Only two attempts are allowed for each course.
2 If BIOL 3954 is taken to fulfill minor requirements, the course must be taken for at least 3 credits.
# Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites; please consult the University Course Catalog or check with your advisor.
Cross-listed Courses on this Checksheet
ALS/BIOL 4554: Neurochemical Regulation
Acceptable Substitutions
CHEM 1035: CHEM 1055 General Chemistry for Majors
CHEM 1036: CHEM 1056 General Chemistry for Majors
Students must have an in-minor and overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate. All courses taken to fulfill minor requirements will count toward the in-minor GPA.
Students must earn a "C" or better in BIOL 1105, 1106, 1115, 1116, CHEM 1035, and CHEM 1036, or the equivalent. Only two attempts are allowed for each course.
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