Minor in Biology
What Will I Learn?
Our program will provide you with basic general information in biology through lecture and laboratory courses.
A Minor in Biology will help you:
- Show acquisition of basic knowledge of biological sciences
- Demonstrate adequate experience in lab and basic research techniques
- Demonstrate problem-solving abilities in biological science
- Acquire adequate preparation for careers in biological sciences or entrance into professional studies
Your Career
The Minor in Biology aims to prepare you for pursuing further education in health-related fields such as medicine, medicinal chemistry, nutrition, public health and medical laboratory. It also offers you with wider scope of job opportunities
With this comprehensive preparation, you can become more competitive in the job market.
Curriculum
This program requires 19 credits. The duration will vary depending on how many of the minor courses can be counted as part of your major courses. Make sure to consult with your advisor.
Biology requirement (19 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| BIO201 | General Biology I | 3 |
| BIO201B | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BIO202 | General Biology II | 3 |
| BIO202B | General Biology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO321 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIO345 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO345B | Cell and Molecular Biology Lab | 1 |
| BCH301* | Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 |
*Students planning to complete a minor in biology need to complete the chemistry sequence (CHM201, CHM311, and CHM312) to be able to register BCH301.