Biology Minor

The biology minor is designed to give cadets who are majoring in another field of study the opportunity to broaden their exposure to biology beyond the introductory level. The minor is intended to provide a solid foundation in biology while allowing flexibility to take electives that match student interests or career goals.

Any cadet can declare this minor through the Department of Biology.

In addition to the course requirements listed below, a minimum GPA of 2.0 for Biology coursework will be required to successfully complete this minor.

Introductory Sequence (8 Credits)

All Biology minors must complete one of the two introductory sequences.

Either:
BI 101 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4 and
BI 102 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 4
or
BI 111 - Fundamentals of Biology I Credit Hours: 4 and
BI 112 - Fundamentals of Biology II Credit Hours: 4 and
BI 113 - Fundamentals of Biology III Credit Hours: 4

Upper Level Requirements (8-12 Credits)

Biology minors must choose 8-12 credits of upper-level Biology courses, to make a total of 20 credits depending on their introductory series. These credits must include at least one course from at least two of the following groups of courses:

Biology Minor

Introductory Sequence (8 Credits)

Upper Level Requirements (8-12 Credits)

Organismal Biology

Cell and Molecular Biology

Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology