Biology Minor

NSM PEAK

Major Requirements

15-16 credits

Mathematics Course (3-4 credits)

Complete 3-4 credits from the following:

MAT-125	Data Analysis and Statistics	3 credits
MAT-150	Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach	4 credits
MAT-212	Multiple Regression Analysis	3 credits

The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125 or MAT-150 or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.

Required Biology Courses (12 credits)

BIO-201	Molecules to Cells	3 credits
BIO-201L	Molecules to Cells Lab	1 credit
-	or
BIO-210L	Molecules to Cells Research-Based Lab	1 credit
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BIO-202	Organismal Biology	3 credits
BIO-202L	Organismal Biology Lab	1 credit
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BIO-203	Ecology, Evolution and Diversity	3 credits
BIO-203L	Ecology Evolution and Diversity Lab	1 credit
-	or
BIO-330	Cell Biology	3 credits
BIO-330L	Cell Biology Lab	1 credit

Additional Biology Course (3-4 credits)

Complete an additional biology course 300-level or above.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

1) Demonstrate the appropriate use of mathematical and computational techniques to solve problems;

2) Apply scientific reasoning to develop and test scientific questions;

3) Recognize the role of scientific inquiry and scientific knowledge in society; and

4) Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of biological principles spanning organizational levels from molecules to ecosystems.