Minor in Biology

Degree Type

Minor

About

Biology is the science that saves lives. Learn how to use the study of living things to innovate solutions that help us thrive.

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in biology, students must complete 18 credit hours with a grade of “C’ or better in each minor course:  

  • BIOL 103 General Botany
  • BIOL 104 General Zoology
  • BIOL 308 Microbiology
  • 6 elective biology credits

Additional Minor Requirements for Nursing Students

There are a few more course requirements for nursing students who want to pursue a biology minor. Those course requirements are:  

  • BIOL 103 General Botany
  • BIOL 402 Principles of Genetics or CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
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College

Biology is in the Department of Natural Sciences in the School of Arts & Sciences within the College of Arts & Sciences, and Education