Biological Sciences Minor

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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

For More Information

• Biological Sciences, Minor
• Department of Biological Sciences
• College of Science and Mathematics

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