Minor in Biology
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
| Credits |
Required Pre-Minor Courses
| 8 |
| Elective Biology Courses | 15 |
| Total | 23 |
Required courses 8 credits
| BIO 107 | Principles of Biology for Science Majors I | 3 |
| BIO 108 | Principles of Biology for Science Majors II | 3 |
| BIO 109L | Principles of Biology for Science Majors I - Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 110L | Principles of Biology for Science Majors II - Laboratory | 1 |
Elective biology courses 15 credits
Fifteen credits of biology courses of the 200-level or above are required.
Other courses in STAMP above level 200 may count for electives.
Program Outcomes
Science Literacy: Engage in the scientific process to explore questions related to real-world phenomena, including the human experience; evaluate and communicate evidence and results derived from data analysis.
Critical Thinking: Find and integrate multiple sources of scientific knowledge within and across disciplines.
Digital Awareness: Use data and technology to represent scientific knowledge fairly and appropriately.
Bilingualism: Use American Sign Language (ASL) and written English to communicate effectively with diverse audiences for a variety of purposes, following appropriate conventions.
Career Readiness: Develop skills in collaboration, advocacy, and networking.
Ethics: Demonstrate comprehension of ethics in scientific research, publication, acknowledgement of contributions, and in conducting research with human and animal subjects.
Global Citizenship: Articulate knowledge of diverse community contributions to STEM.
Wellness: Use scientific evidence for decision-making to improve the human experience.