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Division of Natural Sciences & MathematicsDepartment of Biological Sciences


Degree Programs

Undergraduate Minors

A minor may be earned in one of three areas of study:

  • Biology 
  • Ecology and Biodiversity 
  • Molecular Biology

Each minor requires a minimum of 20 hrs of selected BIOL coursework.

Requirements for a Minor in Biology

  • BIOL 10xx series (with labs) (12 qtr hrs)
  • 8 qtr hrs of BIOL 2xxx or BIOL 3xxx coursework

See the Chair of Biological Sciences for advising about course selection.

Requirements for a Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

  • BIOL 10xx series (with labs) (12 qtr hrs)
  • BIOL 2010 General Ecology
  • One course in conservation biology

See the Chair of Biological Sciences for advising about course selection.

Requirements for a Minor in Molecular Biology

  • BIOL 10xx series (with labs) (12 qtr hrs)
  • 8 qtr hrs of BIOL 2xxx or BIOL 3xxx coursework

See the Chair of Biological Sciences for advising about course selection.