Biology Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Yajun Wu, Interim Department Head
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 228
605-688-6141

Program Description

The Biology minor is open to all majors and provides exposure to fundamental areas of biology. Students select from microbiology, botany and animal based classes based on their desired career path. The curriculum appeals to majors in agricultural and biological sciences, as well as those in the social sciences and humanities who seek an understanding of the significance of biological changes and want to apply this knowledge in their chosen field.

Academic Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in the major courses.

Requirements for Biology Minor: 18 Credits

Electives

Credits: 14-15

Two courses must be at the 300 level or above.
No more than 3 credits can come from courses numbered 491, 492, 494, 496, 497, and 498.