Minor in Biology

In addition to completing the general education curriculum requirements, students pursuing a minor in Biology must complete the following program requirements:

  • Complete the Principles of Biology series (BIOL 11071107 L1108, and 1108 L) OR the Anatomy and Physiology series (BIOL 2148 and 2149). A C- or better is required in these courses to declare the biology major or minor and to enroll in upper level biology courses.  These courses fulfill PG2, Laboratory Science and the Natural World, of the Ethos Curriculum. 
  • Complete three (3) additional upper-level biology courses (If BIOL 11071107L, 1108, and 1108L are used as the PG2 requirement in the Ethos Curriculum, either BIOL 2148 or 2149 may satisfy one of the required courses in this section.)  BIOL 4470 and BIOL 4496 do not satisfy this requirement.
  • At least 2 of the 3 upper-level biology courses must have a lab.
  • All courses must be completed with a C- or better.

This represents 11-12 semester hours of coursework in addition to the PG2 general education requirements in bullet point 1.

See Biology Policies section on the main Biology page for other general information and policies for all biology degrees and the minor.