Biology, Minor

Location(s): California Campus, Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus

The biology minor provides students with broad training in the biological sciences. Students receive hands-on training in the methods and technology of the discipline, build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and participate in original research as part of the many laboratory and field courses offered.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will describe and explain the content knowledge of biology (cells through ecosystems) through its fundamental theories, terminology, and principles.
Students will access, assess, and use available sources of information (including primary sources and databases) in the biological sciences.
Students will critically review, synthesize, interpret, and assess scientific data using a variety of methods and tools.

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

BIOL 1400 - Introduction to Ecology and Evolution Credit Hours: 4
or
BIOL 1700 - Introduction to Organismal Biology Credit Hours: 4
or
BIOL 2248 - Principles of General Ecology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 1900 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Credit Hours: 4
BIOL 2202 - Genetics Credit Hours: 4

Electives

6-8 Required Credits from the following:

Select any two 3000 or 4000 level PLE, BIOL, FWSC courses with permission of minor advisor