Biology Minor

NSM PEAK

15-16 credits

Minor Requirements

Math Courses

Complete 3-4 credits from the following:

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

Math credits are counted in Professional Foundations and Enhancements.

Biology Required 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	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 Courses (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.