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Minor in Biology
The biology minor covers a comprehensive understanding of the major areas of biology, practice in laboratory methods and critical thinking skills, and knowledge about areas where biology is likely to affect your everyday life.
This program is part of the School of Natural Science & Mathematics.
Program Requirements
The minor in biology requires 17-19 credit hours of course work; at least 8 credit hours must be completed on the IU East campus. All courses for the minor must be completed with a C or better.
Courses
Core Course (11 cr)
- BIOL-L 101 Intro to Biological Sciences I (4 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 102 Intro to Biological Sciences II (4 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 318 Evolution (3 credit hours)
Biology Electives (6-8 cr)
- Choose two from:
- BIOL-B 301 Intro to Plant Kingdom (4 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology (3 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 314 Genetics (4 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 321 Human Immunology (3 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 325 Ecological Principles (4 credit hours)
- BIOL-L 333 Environmental Science (3 credit hours)
- BIOL-M 310 Microbiology (3 credit hours) OR MICR-J 200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 credit hours)
- BIOL-Z 301 Intro to Animal Kingdom (4 credit hours)