Biology, Minor
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Program Description
The minor is a way for students to investigate the Biology Degree.Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 21 Credits | |
| Complete the following with a grade of C- or better: | ||
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1620 | College Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 1625 | College Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| Complete 12 upper-division credits from any BIOL, BOT, MICR, or ZOOL courses with a grade of C- or higher in each. 1 | 12 | |
- 1
BIOL 4890R Student Research, BIOL 4990R Senior Thesis, cannot be used to meet this requirement.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| BIOL 1610 | College Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1615 | College Biology I Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL 1620 | College Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 1625 | College Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| Upper Division Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Upper Division Electives | 8 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
- Critically evaluate scientific information.
- Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
- Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
- Explain fundamental biological concepts including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecological principles, organismal biology, and biodiversity.
- Apply scientific concepts both across and outside of biology that demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding.
Natural sciences managers
- Total Positions100,100
- Field Growth7.5%
- Median Salary$157,740
- Average Openings8.3
Biological scientists, all other
- Total Positions66,800
- Field Growth5.6%
- Median Salary$91,100
- Average Openings5.4
Life scientists, all other
- Total Positions8,000
- Field Growth6.5%
- Median Salary$86,950
- Average Openings0.4
Agricultural technicians
- Total Positions19,600
- Field Growth5.9%
- Median Salary$43,180
- Average Openings3.0
Food science technicians
- Total Positions25,100
- Field Growth7.3%
- Median Salary$49,090
- Average Openings3.9
Biological technicians
- Total Positions83,100
- Field Growth6.6%
- Median Salary$51,430
- Average Openings10.3
Forensic science technicians
- Total Positions18,600
- Field Growth13.6%
- Median Salary$64,940
- Average Openings2.7
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions64,900
- Field Growth8.4%
- Median Salary$83,920
- Average Openings5.6
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Total Positions1,071,400
- Field Growth-0.6%
- Median Salary$65,220
- Average Openings64.0