Minor
Biology Minor
A minor in Biology is designed for students who wish to increase their knowledge of biology, acquire a foundation in biological sciences, and develop critical thinking skills. Students may plan a broad-based minor, containing courses from each of the major organizational divisions of living things: cells, organisms, and communities. The minor may also focus on a particular aspect of biology such as botany, ecology, or molecular biology.
To earn a Biology minor, students must complete a minimum of 24 hours in biology, of which at least eight hours must be upper-division courses taken at UIS. It is recommended that electives be selected in consultation with a biology faculty member or advisor. Some upper-division courses have particular prerequisites other than general biology, please check with an advisor.
Core Courses | ||
BIO 141 | Unity of Living Organisms 1 | 4 |
BIO 241 | Biology of Organisms in the Environment 1 | 4 |
Elective Courses | ||
Select four of the following: | 16 | |
Cell Biology | ||
General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab |
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Medical Bacteriology | ||
Organismal Botany | ||
Comparative Vertebrate Biology | ||
Principles Of Ecology | ||
Genetics | ||
Evolution | ||
ECCE: Undergraduate Research | ||
Biometrics | ||
Human Disease | ||
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
Aquatic Ecology | ||
Biology Of Water Pollution | ||
Restoration Ecology | ||
Global Change Ecology | ||
Conservation Biology | ||
Total Hours | 24 |
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Equivalent courses are accepted. |
NOTE: A minimum of eight hours of upper-division course work must be taken at UIS. Some upper-division courses have particular prerequisites other than general biology.