BIOLM - Biology Minor

The minor in biology consists of 5 courses in the biological sciences (including at least 4 with labs). These 5 courses include (a) BIOL 182L and 183L and (b) 3 departmental electives (at least 2 with labs). Eligible departmental electives include all 200-, 300-, and 400-level biology courses.

One of the following courses may be used as an elective toward the minor if taken before beginning the introductory sequence of BIOL 182 and 183:

• BIOL 120. Genes, Clones, and Biotechnology

• BIOL 124. Genes and Human Disease

• BIOL 141. Global Perspectives on Biodiversity and Conservation

Two semesters of BIOL 425. Research in Biology (Laboratory) may serve as one lab course. Only one of the five biology courses can be a transfer, study away, or consortium course credit except in circumstances approved by the department. No course with a grade less than C- may be counted toward the minor. As of December 2021, only BIOL 182 and BIOL 183 can be counted towards the minor in biology while also counting toward a different major.