Biology, Minor

Minor in Biology (310000M)

Program Contact
Dr. Stephen Weeks
Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
330-972-6954
scweeks@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of the Department of Biology and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Biology” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses21
Electives2-3
Total Hours23-24

Required Courses

BIOL:111Principles of Biology I4
BIOL:112Principles of Biology II4
BIOL:211General Genetics3
BIOL:217General Ecology3
BIOL:316Evolutionary Biology3
BIOL:311Cell & Molecular Biology4
or BIOL:331 Microbiology
Total Hours21

Electives

Select any 300/400 level course for 2-3 credits2-3
BIOL 3xx
300-level Biology Elective
BIOL 4xx
400-level Biology Elective
Total Hours2-3