2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Biological Sciences (BIOL) Minor

Required Minor Courses
BIOL 1105Principles of Biology 13
BIOL 1115Principles of Biology Laboratory 11
BIOL 1106Principles of Biology 13
BIOL 1116Principles of Biology Laboratory 11
BIOL 2004Genetics #3
BIOL 2134Cell Function and Differentiation #3
BIOL 2704Evolutionary Biology #3
or BIOL 2704H
BIOL 2804Ecology #3
or BIOL 2804H
CHEM 1035General Chemistry 13
CHEM 1036General Chemistry 13
Subtotal26
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6-8
Human Genetics #
Plant Taxonomy #
Introductory Animal Physiology #
Introductory Parasitology #
Introduction to Histology #
Molecular Biology #
Study Abroad (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 #
Subtotal6-8
Total Credits32-34

Notes

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.

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

Graduation Requirements

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.