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 303 General Physiology
- BIO 305 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry
- BIO 315 Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry Lab
- 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 General Chemistry I
- CHE 102 General Chemistry II
- CHE 201 Organic Chemistry I
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.