Biology Minor

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in biology through required courses in biological concepts, zoology, and botany. Students can tailor their studies by selecting from a wide range of elective courses, including paleontology, environmental biology, and genetics. The program prepares students for careers in various fields related to biology, such as research, education, and conservation.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required courses:

12 Hours

• BIO 200 - Biological Concepts (4 credits)
• BIO 201 - Zoology (4 credits)
• BIO 202 - Botany (4 credits)

Elective courses:

13 Hours

• Choose courses from this list totaling at least 13 Hours:
• BIO 215 - Winter Botany (1 credit)
• BIO 216 - Spring Flora (1 credit)
• BIO 300 - Paleontology (3 credits)
• BIO 302 - Environmental Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 312 - Environmental Physiology of Animals (3 credits)
• BIO 315 - Research Methods (1 credit)
• BIO 317 - Plant Taxonomy (3 credits)
• BIO 321 - Microbiology (4 or 5 credits)
• BIO 332 - Entomology (4 credits)
• BIO 341 - Ecology (4 credits)
• BIO 342 - Field Study in Biology (1 to 3 credits)
• BIO 344 - Genetics (4 credits)
• BIO 348 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)
• BIO 362 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (5 credits)
• BIO 371 - Ornithology (4 credits)
• BIO 372 - Ichthyology (4 credits)
• BIO 385 - Internship (1 to 4 credits)
• BIO 400 - Special Topics (1 to 4 credits)
• BIO 410 - Cell Biology (3 credits)
• BIO 415 - Stream Ecology (4 credits)
• BIO 420 - Immunology (3 credits)
• BIO 422 - Animal Physiology (4 credits)
• BIO 441 - Principles of Biological Conservation (3 credits)
• BIO 460 - Biochemistry (4 credits)
• BIO 470 - Speciation (3 credits)
• BIO 475 - Human Physiology (4 credits)
• BIO 480 - Seminar (1 to 3 credits)
• BIO 490 - Research (1 to 3 credits)