The minor in biology at Cal U offers students an opportunity to select from a variety of courses to build a customized program of study. This minor often complements degrees offered by the Chemistry and Earth Sciences departments. Other students who have pursued this option have a genuine interest in biology but do not wish to pursue a second bachelor's degree.

If you are taking biology as a minor, you are required to complete 21 credits: 12 required credits as well as a minimum of nine elective credits, selected in consultation with your adviser.

Get a description of each of Cal U's biology courses from our course catalog:

http://www.calu.edu/current-students/academic-resources/catalogs/undergraduate/index.

Below is a recommended framework of courses for earning the minor in biology.

Minor in Biology: 21 credits

Required Courses (12 credits): BIO 120, 125, 215.

A minimum of 9 credits of biology electives selected in consultation with an adviser that are 300/400-level.