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The biology minor program introduces students to the core concepts in a broad range of biological areas with two possible emphases, animal or plant biology. It is designed to compliment majors in animal sciences (animal or equine), agriculture, and natural resources but can be tailored for students in other majors as well.
CREDIT SUMMARY
Program Requirement Sheet | PDF |
| Program Requirements for the Minor |
29 – 31 credits |
| Combined Major and Liberal Education |
89 – 91 credits |
| Total Credits: |
120 credits |
Biology Minor Course Requirements
BIOL 1001 - Nature of Life
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Biology major; fall, every year)
Introduction to biology program, faculty, coursework, and expections.
CHEM 1401 - Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry (PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1001 or 1022; fall, every year)
Organic chemistry as applied to important biochemical molecules.
BIOL 2012 - General Zoology (LIB ED ELC)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1009; spring, every year)
Major animal groups (phyla). Applications of morphological, physiological, and developmental characteristics to define evolutionary relationships. Parasitic forms affecting human welfare. Lab requires dissection, including mammals.
BIOL 2032 - General Microbiology (LIB ED ELC)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Biol 1009 or 1464, Chem 1001 or 1021; fall, every year)
Fundamental principles of microbiology. Bacterial metabolism, growth, and genetics. Biology of viruses/fungi. Microorganisms and disease. Applied microbiology.
BIOL 3022 - Principles of Genetics (LIB ED ELC)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Biol 1009, Chem 1021 or 1401, Math 1031 or 1131 or 1150; spring, every year)
Basic principles of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. Computer simulations/models used to study aberrations and their implications.
BIOL 3027 - Cell Biology (LIB ED ELC)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1009, [1401 or Chem 1021]; fall, every year)
Structure/function of prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, including cell surface, membranes, organelles, cytoskeleton, cell growth, cell physiology, experimental methods used in cell studies. Lab includes contemporary cell biology research techniques, hypothesis testing, and communication of results.
BIOL 3122 - Evolution (LIB ED ELC)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1009; spring, every year)
Origin, history, opposition, and evidence supporting evolutionary ideas. Origin of life, phylogeny, biological history, mechanisms of evolutionary change, population genetics, speciation, tempo of evolution, macroevolution, extinction, biogeography.
NATR 3374 - Ecology (BIOL SCI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Biol 1009, Soil 1293; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Interactions among plants, animals, and the physical environment; structure and function of ecosystems; population dynamics, biotic communities; principles of biotic succession and ecosystem management.
BIOL 4101 - Biology Seminar
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Sr; fall, spring, every year)
Survey of current literature. Preparation/presentation of selected topics. Evaluation of seminars. Utilizing contemporary research/presentation technologies.
Also See:
Biology, B.S. Degree Program
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