2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Biology Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Biology
The biology minor consists of a minimum of 24 credits in biology exclusive of BIO 104, 105, 107, 109, 205, 309, 310, 311, 329, 349, and any other Biology course whose course description prevents it from being used in the minor. CHM 109 or CHM 115 is a required cognate in addition to the 24 credits. Requirements of the minor are:
- BIO 120 - General Biology I Credits: 4
- BIO 121 - General Biology II Credits: 4
- BIO 325 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
One course chosen from each of the following three categories:
Genetics category
- BIO 355 - Human Genetics Credits: 3
- OR
- BIO 375 - Genetics Credits: 3
- AND
- BIO 376 - Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1
Animal Biology category
- BIO 222 - Natural History of Vertebrates Credits: 3
- BIO 232 - Natural History of Invertebrates Credits: 3
- BIO 342 - Ornithology Credits: 3
- BIO 352 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
- BIO 572 - Field Zoology Credits: 3 (with permission only)
- BMS 202 - Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
- OR
- BMS 208 - Human Anatomy Credits: 3 AND BMS 309 - Laboratory in Human Anatomy (1 credit)
Plant Biology category
- BIO 303 - Plants and Fungi Credits: 4
- BIO 323 - Aquatic and Wetlands Plants Credits: 3
- BIO 333 - Systematic Botany Credits: 3
- BIO 403 - Plant Structure and Function Credits: 4
- BIO 573 - Plants of the Great Lakes Area Credits: 3 (with permission only)
Additional Requirements
The following courses count in the minor toward the required 24 credits in biology.
- BMS 212 - Introductory Microbiology Credits: 3 AND BMS 213 - Laboratory in Microbiology (1 credit)
- BMS 290 - Human Physiology Credits: 3 AND BMS 291 - Laboratory in Human Physiology (1 credit)
Cognate Courses
Teacher Certification Permissions
Biomedical science majors selecting a biology minor for teacher certification are not permitted to double count the following courses: