Oct 03, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Biology Minor

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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics > Department of Biology and Biochemistry > Biology Minor

Students who choose to minor in biology cannot major in biochemical and biophysical sciences and must complete the general requirements for a minor as well as the following:

Requirements

Biology:

BIOL 1161 - Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory 1 Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1162 - Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory 2 Credit Hours: 1.0
BIOL 1361 - Introduction to Biological Science 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1362 - Introduction to Biological Science 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 3301 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3.0
Biology electives (six advanced hours)

Note(s):

Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences courses may not apply toward the minor.

Students should consult the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section of this catalog for general information on the requirements for minors. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on all courses attempted in the minor discipline at the University of Houston. Courses which by catalog statement cannot be applied toward a degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, or which have other relevant catalog restrictions, will not be included in the minor grade point average.