Biological Sciences Minor

Program Description

The program of study for a Minor in Biological Sciences includes at least 24 credit hours from a broad selection of courses in Biological Sciences.

The flexibility of the Minor program is intended to accommodate the needs and goals of a variety of students, including people with science majors as well as those from business, liberal arts, or other disciplines. It provides a solid foundation in biological principles and still enables students to focus on particular subdisciplines, such as molecular, organismic, or environmental biology.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

24 semester hours earned
2.0 grade point average in the introductory biology courses (BIO 1120 and BIO 1150)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Minor in Biological Sciences will be able to:

Understand the core concepts of the life sciences
Apply the scientific method
Read and write scientific reports
Display a basic understanding of the statistical analysis of biological data
Evaluate scientific claims critically
Discuss ethical implications of scientific research

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Program Requirements:

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 8 Hours

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4

III. Life Science Electives: 16 Hours

Select 16 credits from approved BIO, M&I, or PPH electives. A minimum of one lab-based course required. Choose from the following:

BIO 2000 - BIO 4990 (may not include more than three hours of independent study from BIO 3990 , BIO 4950 , BIO 4880 , BIO 4920 , BIO 4990 )
MI 3000 - MI 4990
PPH 2000, PPH 2100

Courses approved by the department

Total: 24 Hours

Notes:

*All BIO and MI courses must be a grade of C or better for graduation credit

*Other courses outside the Biology Department may be considered for approval