Biology, Minor

Visit the Biology Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The minor is a way for students to investigate the Biology Degree.

Program Requirements

Course List

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

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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.

Plan of Study Grid

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

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.

Plan of Study Grid

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
Electives		4
	Credit Hours	8
Second Year
Semester 3
Electives		8
	Credit Hours	8
	Total Credit Hours	21

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
2. Critically evaluate scientific information.
3. Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
4. Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
5. Explain fundamental biological concepts including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecological principles, organismal biology, and biodiversity.
6. Apply scientific concepts both across and outside of biology that demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding.