Minor in Biological Sciences
25.5 credits
The minor in biological sciences is designed for students who whish to become acquainted with the life sciences while pursuing a major in another area. This option should be particularly useful for students majoring in areas such as chemistry, engineering, physics, or psychology who are interested in admission to medical schools or graduate programs. Students interested in the minor should consult with an academic adviser in the department for help with course selections.
| Required courses | ||||
 |
||||
| BIO 122 | Cells and Genetics | 4.5 | ||
|
||||
| BIO 124 | Evolution and Organismal Diversity | 4.5 | ||
|
||||
| BIO 126 | Physiology and Ecology | 4.5 | ||
|
||||
| BIO 217 | Evolution | 4.0 | ||
|
||||
| BIO 218 | Principles of Molecular Biology | 4.0 | ||
|
||||
| BIO 224 | Vertebrates | 4.0 | ||
|
||||
| *Note: The department also offers a minor in Bioinformatics specifically designed for students majoring in biomedical engineering, biological science, computer science, information systems, or mathematics. | ||||
