Biology Minor

This is a draft edition of the 2024-2025 catalog. Information contained within is subject to change.

Minor Requirements
Select twenty credit hours in Biology or related coursework of the following:20
Principles of Biology
Principles of Organismal Biology
Principles of Cell Biology
Genetics
Human Ecology
Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
Ecology
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical and Public Health Microbiology
Plant Morphology
History and Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
Molecular Cell Biology
Animal Physiology
Ornithology
Introduction to Paleontology
Plant Systematics and Applications
Ichthyology
Development of Federal Wildlife Law
Pathophysiology
Herpetology
Microbiology
Developmental Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Vertebrate Biology
Medical Parasitology
Mammalogy
Animal Behavior
Biology Teaching Practicum 1
Immunology
Biology Internship 1
Plant Physiology
Virology
Independent Research/Project 1
Entomology
Aquatic Ecology
Applied Nutrition
Fitness and Sports Nutrition
Total Credit Hours20

 Note: Careful attention must be given to course prerequisites when planning the Biology minor.

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No more than four credit hours combined of BIO 420 Biology Teaching Practicum, BIO 425 Biology Internship, and BIO 450 Independent Research/Project.

University Graduation Requirements

  1. Have a valid and declared major on file (minors cannot be awarded in the same areas as the major, emphasis or concentration).
  2. Earn a minimum of 3 credit hours beyond the major, emphasis, concentration and/or general studies requirements.
  3. Earn a minor GPA of at least 2.0.