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Biology
Minor in Biology
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Students must complete Principles of Biology for Science Majors I and II (BIO 107, 108) with a grade of C or better before declaring a minor in biology.
Summary of Requirements
Required courses 8 credits
This course covers the fundamentals of biomolecules, cell physiology, respiration and photosynthesis, and genetics. This is one of two courses of introductory biology for science majors. BIO107 (Lecture) & BIO 109L (Lab) and BIO108 (Lecture) & BIO 110L (Lab) can be taken in either order. BIO 107/109 and BIO 108/110 are designed for students who want to major in biology or another science, or who plan to attend dental, veterinary, or medical school after graduation. NOTE: Students taking the course to meet general education explore requirements may take MAT 102 while students majoring in biology or another science should take MAT 130.
Pre- or co-requisite: MAT 102 or MAT 130
This course covers the fundamentals of evolution, comparative biodiversity, human and animal anatomy and physiology, and ecology and environmental science. This is one of two courses of introductory biology for science majors. BIO107 (Lecture) & BIO 109L (Lab) and BIO108 (Lecture) and BIO 110L (Lab) can be taken in either order. BIO 107/109L and BIO 108/110L are designed for students who want to major in biology or another science, or who plan to attend dental, veterinary, or medical school after graduation.
Note: Students taking the course to meet general education explore requirements may take MAT 102 while students majoring in biology or another science should take MAT 130.
Pre- or co-requisites: MAT 102 or MAT 130
Elective biology courses 15 credits
Fifteen credits of biology courses of the 200-level or above are required.
The employment of Biological Technicians is expected to grow by a 5% rate from 2019-2029, with an average annual salary of $46,340. Learn more about career opportunities as a biological technician.
The employment of Wildlife Biologists is expected to grow by a 4% rate from 2019-2029, with an average annual salary of $66,350. Learn more about career opportunities as a wildlife biologist.
The employment of Medical Scientists is expected to grow by a 6% rate from 2019-2029, with an average annual salary of $91,510. Learn more about career opportunities as a medical scientist.
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