Biology Minor

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Biology Minor

Students may obtain a minor in biology by completing a minimum of 23 credits in Biology. These credits must include the core sequence: BI105/155 Ecology and Evolution, BI205 Cell Biology and BI200 Genetics, as well as three biology content category courses numbered 300 or above. Additionally, taking both BI206 and BI207 can be substituted for one content category course numbered 300 or above. 

The following courses may not be used to meet Biology minor requirements: BI102 Topics in Biology; BI125 Local Flora; BI130 Environmental Biology; BI204 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, BI230 Principles of Microbiology, BI240 Analysis of Biological Data, BI220/320 Field Ecology, BI391/392, BI414 and BI481/482.

Students wishing to complete a minor in biology should have their programs approved by the Director of the School of Biological and Environmental Studies.