2023-2024 University Catalog

Biology Minor

Requirements for Minor

Required: 20 semester hours

Select eight hours from the following:
BIO 211General Biology I

4

BIO 212General Biology II

4

BIO 301Microbiology

4

BIO 305Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 336Cell Biology

4

And select 12 hours from 300 level Biology electives.

Biology Minor with Science Education Emphasis*

It is recommended that students select the following courses:

BIO 211General Biology I

4

BIO 212General Biology II

4

CHM 201General Chemistry I

4

GEO 202Fundamentals of Geology

3

ECO 211Ecology

3

BIO 222Natural History of NW Vertebrates

3

* Students seriously considering a career in secondary education will work with their biology department advisor to choose science courses that best support their career goals. Biology majors or minors planning on pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT) upon completion of their undergraduate program are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor early in their undergraduate program. To be licensed to teach in Oregon, biology major/minors need to pass the NES Content Area Test before they apply to graduate school.