Biological Sciences, Minor
Minor in Biological Sciences
Overview
All university students are eligible to pursue a minor in biological sciences in conjunction with a major in any other department in the university. A minimum of six biological sciences courses (and two chemistry prerequisites) must be completed to fulfill the minor in biological sciences. The curriculum includes four required courses and two elective courses as specified below. Units awarded for undergraduate research are not applicable to elective courses. Courses taken in other departments or colleges will be considered on an individual basis by the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Amanda Willard. Because the curriculum within this minor may overlap with some degree requirements, no more than two required courses fulfilling Biological Sciences Minor requirements may count towards the requirements of a student’s major or other minor.
Course Requirements
| Courses for the Minor in Biological Sciences | Units | |
| Prerequisites: | ||
| 09-105 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
| 09-217 | Organic Chemistry I | 9 |
| Required Courses: | ||
| 03-121 | Modern Biology | 9 |
| or 03-151 | Honors Modern Biology | |
| 03-231 | Honors Biochemistry | 9 |
| or 03-232 | Biochemistry I | |
| 03-320 | Cell Biology *New course number (03-240) starting Fall 2027 | 9 |
| 03-220 | Genetics *New course number (03-330) starting Fall 2027 | 9 |
| or 03-221 | Genomes, Evolution, and Disease: Introduction to Quantitative Genetic Analysis | |
| 03-xxx | General Biology Elective 1 | 9 |
| 03-3xx | Advanced Biology Elective 1 | 9 |
| Minimum number of units required for the Minor in Biological Sciences: | 73 | |
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Please see description and requirements for electives under the B.S. in Biological Sciences section of this Catalog.