Minor in Biological Sciences
To qualify for the Minor in Biological Sciences, students complete a short list of required and elective courses within the department. There is also a special Biotechnology Minor available for chemical engineering students.
Minor Degree Program Summary
Required credit hours in Biological Sciences: 22
Required courses in Biological Sciences:
- BIO 200 Evolutionary Biology
- BIO 201 Cell Biology
- BIO 211 Cell Biology Lab
- BIO 303 General Physiology
- BIO 305 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
- One BIO lab course
- 5 additional elective credits at the 300-400 level to reach 22 credit hours. Selection of electives should be made in consultation with the Departmental Advisor or one’s faculty advisor. May use BIO 498 (Undergrad Research) for 3 credits. May use BIO or cognate elective courses given in the BA menu list.
Required courses in Chemistry:
- CHE 101/CHE 113 (CHE 101 prior to Fall 2019) or CHE 105 or CHE 107/CHE 127 General Chemistry
- CHE 102 /CHE 114 (CHE 102 prior to Fall 2019) or CHE 106 or CHE 108/CHE 128 General Chemistry
- CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I or CHE 203/205
Biotechnology Degree Minor for students majoring in UB Chemical Engineering
Required credit hours in Biological Sciences: 22
Required courses in Biological Sciences:
- BIO 201 Cell Biology
- BIO 305 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
- BIO 315 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry Lab
- BIO 319 Genetics
- BIO 329 Genetics Lab – OR
- BIO 332 Advanced Molecular Biology Lab
- BIO elective credits (BIO 300/400-level courses) to bring total to 22 credits hours
Recommended electives:
- BIO 302 Introduction to Molecular Biology
- BIO 401 Advanced Biological Chemistry
- BIO 404 Advanced Molecular Genetics
Selection of electives should be made in consultation with the Departmental Advisor or one’s faculty advisor.
CURRENT STUDENTS: REQUEST TO CHANGE BIO MAJOR OR MINOR
Submit the CAS Major/Minor Change Request form to request one of the following changes to your academic plan:
- Add a major, minor, or certificate in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Drop any major
- Drop any minor