2023-2024 Course Catalog

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Biological Sciences (BIOL) Minor

Required Minor Courses
BIOL 1105
BIOL 1115
Principles of Biology
and Principles of Biology Laboratory 1
4
BIOL 1106
BIOL 1116
Principles of Biology
and Principles of Biology Laboratory 1
4
BIOL 2004Genetics 23
BIOL 2134Cell Function and Differentiation 23
BIOL 2704Evolutionary Biology 23
or BIOL 2704H Evolutionary Biology
BIOL 2804Ecology 23
or BIOL 2804H Honors Ecology
CHEM 1035General Chemistry 13
or CHEM 1055 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors
CHEM 1036General Chemistry 13
or CHEM 1056 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors
Subtotal26
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6-8
Human Genetics 2
Plant Taxonomy 2
Introductory Animal Physiology 2
Introductory Parasitology 2
Introduction to Histology 2
Molecular Biology 2
Study Abroad (var credit) 2,3
Freshwater Ecology 2
Developmental Biology 2
Global Change Ecology 2
Evolutionary Genetics 2
Chemical Ecology 2
Invertebrate Zoology 2
Neurochemical Regulation 2
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Senior Seminar 2
Virology 2
Inflammation Biology 2
Ethology 2
Proteomics and Biological Mass Spectrometry 2,3
Cytogenetics 2
Clinical Biology 2
Cancer Biology 2
Cell Biology 2
Subtotal6-8
Total Credits32-34
1

Students must earn a "C" or better. Only two attempts are allowed for each course.

2

Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites; please consult the University Course Catalog or check with your advisor.

3

If BIOL 3954 Study Abroad is taken to fulfill minor requirements, the course must be taken for at least 3 credits.

Notes:

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.

Cross-listed Courses on this Checksheet
ALS 4554 Neurochemical Regulation/BIOL 4554 Neurochemical Regulation