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Biology Minor

Minor Requirements
Select twenty credit hours in Biology or related coursework of the following:20
Principles of Biology
Principles of Organismal Biology
Principles of Cell Biology
Genetics
Human Ecology
Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
Ecology
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical and Public Health Microbiology
Plant Morphology
History and Philosophy of the Natural Sciences
Molecular Cell Biology
Animal Physiology
Ornithology
Introduction to Paleontology
Plant Systematics
Local Flora
Development of Federal Wildlife Law
Pathophysiology
Herpetology
Microbiology
Developmental Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Vertebrate Biology
Medical Parasitology
Mammalogy
Animal Behavior
Biology Teaching Practicum 1
Immunology
Biology Internship 1
Plant Physiology
Virology
Independent Research/Project 1
Entomology
Aquatic Ecology
Applied Nutrition
Fitness and Sports Nutrition
Total Credit Hours20

 Note: Careful attention must be given to course prerequisites when planning the Biology minor.

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No more than four credit hours combined of BIO 420, BIO 425, and BIO 450.

University Graduation Requirements

  1. Have a valid and declared major on file (minors cannot be awarded in the same areas as the major, emphasis or concentration).
  2. Earn a minimum of 3 credit hours beyond the major, emphasis, concentration and/or general studies requirements.
  3. Earn a minor GPA of at least 2.0.

Earth and Environmental Science Minor

Minor Requirements
A. Required Courses:12
Physical Geology
Meteorology
Physical Geography
B. Select two of the following:6-8
Human Ecology
Introduction to Paleontology
Sustainable Energy
Geographic Information Systems
Total Credit Hours18-20

University Graduation Requirements

  1. Have a valid and declared major on file (minors cannot be awarded in the same areas as the major, emphasis or concentration).
  2. Earn a minimum of 3 credit hours beyond the major, emphasis, concentration and/or general studies requirements.
  3. Earn a minor GPA of at least 2.0.

Geography Minor

Minor Requirements
GEO 100World Geography3
GEO 160Physical Geography4
GEO 426Geographic Information Systems4
Select one course from the following:3-4
Human Ecology
Meteorology
Select 3-4 credit hours from the following:3-4
Geography of the United States and Canada
Geography of Asia
Geography of Europe
Sustainable Energy
Globalization, Labor, and Resources
Independent Research/Project
Geography Internship
Total Credit Hours18

Program Graduation Requirement

  1. Earn a grade of C or higher in all minor coursework.

University Graduation Requirements

  1. Have a valid and declared major on file (minors cannot be awarded in the same areas as the major, emphasis or concentration).
  2. Earn a minimum of 3 credit hours beyond the major, emphasis, concentration and/or general studies requirements.
  3. Earn a minor GPA of at least 2.0.

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