The Minor in Biology provides students with a broad foundation of biology concepts by including courses in biology and biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, physiology, and genetics. As part of the minor students are able to select two additional biology courses in the 300 level as well in order to tailor their minor to fit their interests. The minor is well suited to students interested in pre-health as many of these courses are required prerequisites. All majors in science, engineering, business and humanities except Chemical Biology majors are eligible for this minor.

This program prepares students to:

Be able to create and evaluate scientific solutions to important biotechnology and healthcare problems and articulate their anticipated societal impact.

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of biology, chemistry, math, and physics to investigate and evaluate biological data using statistical methods to analyze cellular processes and solve life science problems by creating innovative solutions

2. Apply modern molecular and cellular biology techniques to characterize the structure and function of the cells

3. Employ an inquiry-based approach to science to form and articulate testable hypothesis, to design and conduct experiments with current biological techniques and bioinformatics, particularly in the context of human disease such as cancer

4. Examine, analyze, and critique primary and secondary biological literature