Biological Sciences Minor

The Biological Sciences minor provides a basic biological background to complement other areas of study.  The minor is especially suited for students wishing to pursue careers in non-science fields where biological knowledge is advantageous.

I. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MINOR PREREQUISITES
Course	Title
CHEM	10060	General Chemistry I (4)
	10061	General Chemistry II (4)
	10062	General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
	10063	General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
MATH	11010	Algebra for Calculus (3)
	11022	Trigonometry (2)
II. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (22 credits)
Course	Title	Credits
BSCI	10110	Biological Diversity	4
	10120	Biological Foundations	4
	30156	Elements of Genetics	3
	40163	Organic Evolution	3
	Biology Electives*	8
TOTAL	22

Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.

*Select from any combination of BSCI courses. Students should consult with a biology advisor to determine the most appropriate courses give their disciplinary interests and career aspirations.

The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the elective
category for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:

10001		Human Biology		3
10002		Life on Planet Earth		3
10003		Laboratory Experience in Biology		1
10010		Lake Erie Environmental Science		3
10100		Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians		5
11001		Anatomy for Physical and Occupational Therapy		5
11010		Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health		3
11020		Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health		3
16001		Horticultural Botany		3
20001		Zoological Foundations of Medicine		4
20020		Biological Structure and Function		5
20021		Basic Microbiology		3
20022		Basic Microbiology Laboratory		1
26002		Ecological Principles of Pest Management		3
26003		Plant Identification and Selection I		3
26004		Plant Identification and Selection II		3
30050		Human Genetics		3
40020		Biology of Aging		3