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Biology Minor

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The minor in biology provides useful, related scientific background for students planning to major in chemistry, psychology or pre-professional programs, such as pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy or pre-physical therapy.

Course requirements

To earn a minor in biology, complete the following courses:

  • Two 1000-level courses, preferably BIOL 1210 and 1220 (General Biology I and II)
  • Three four-credit, lab-based biology courses at or above the 2800 level

For detailed course descriptions, visit the courses page.