Organismal Biology, Minor

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A Minor in Organismal Biology is a concentrated study of organisms and the relationship they form with each other and their environment. Students learn theoretical information and lab techniques to study organisms and these relationships. A minimum of twelve credits must be upper-division.

requirements (8 credits)

BIOL 204 - From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I) 3 credits
BIOL 204L - From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I), Lab 1 credit
BIOL 205 - Evolution and Diversity of Multicellular Organisms (Gen Biol II) 3 credits
BIOL 205L - Evolution and Diversity of Multicellular Organisms (Gen Biol II), Lab 1 credit

elective courses (minimum 13 credits)

select any combination of courses

BIOL 301 - Plant Biology, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
BIOL 319 - Ecosystem Ecology, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
BIOL 324 - Ecology, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
BIOL 338 - Ornithology, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
BIOL 345 - Comparative Biomechanics 3 credits
BIOL 369 - Evolution: From DNA to Dinosaurs 3 credits
BIOL 385 - Comparative Physiology 3 credits
BIOL 433 - Animal Behavior, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits
BIOL 440 - Marine Biology, Lecture and Laboratory 4 credits

Organismal Biology, Minor

requirements (8 credits)

elective courses (minimum 13 credits)

total credits 21