The Department of Biology offers a minor in cell and molecular biology, which involves taking five biology courses, two of which must have a corequisite lab. The minor provides students with a foundation in biology and an emphasis in cell and molecular biology.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Restrictions
This minor is not available for students who major in biology, biochemistry, behavioral neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, marine biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, or any combined major that involves those listed above.
Required Biology Courses
Complete five biology courses for a total of at least 22 semester hours. At least two of the five courses must contain a lab corequisite.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one introductory biology sequence: | 9-10 | |
| Foundations of Biology | ||
| Foundations of Biology and Lab for BIOL 1107 | ||
| Inquiries in Biological Sciences | ||
| General Biology | ||
| General Biology 1 and Lab for BIOL 1111 | ||
| General Biology 2 and Lab for BIOL 1113 | ||
| General Biology (for Engineers) | ||
| General Biology 1 for Engineers and Lab for BIOL 1115 | ||
| General Biology 2 and Lab for BIOL 1113 | ||
| Complete the following required courses: | ||
| BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2302 | Genetics and Molecular Biology and Lab for BIOL 2301 | 5 |
| BIOL 4707 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 5591 | Advanced Genomics | |
Intermediate/Advanced Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least one of the following course options: | 4-5 | |
| Neurobiology | ||
| Current Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Microbiology and Lab for BIOL 3421 | ||
| Neural Systems and Behavior | ||
| Developmental Neurobiology | ||
| Biochemistry and Lab for BIOL 3611 | ||
BIOL 5301 to BIOL 5306 | ||
BIOL 5499 to BIOL 5583 | ||
| Genetics and Evolution in Action | ||
Credit/GPA Requirement
Complete 22 semester hours
2.000 GPA required in the minor