# Bachelor of Science (Research)

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Minor in Biology

# Biology

Uncover the intricacies of life, from molecular structures and genetics to ecosystems and evolutionary biology.

## Overview

The Biology Minor allows students to build a comprehensive understanding of biological sciences. With a core focus on general biochemistry, the minor provides students the flexibility to explore specialized elective areas spanning physiology, microbiology, neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biophysics.

## Curriculum Structure

### Credit Requirement for Minor: 15 Credits Total

2 CREDIT CORE COURSE AND 13 CREDITS FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST PROVIDED AT THE BOTTOM

### Core Courses

2 Credits

| Course Code | Course Name | Semester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UB 207 (2:0) | General Biochemistry | IV |

### Elective Courses

13 Credits Required

To be selected from the following:

| Course Code | Course Name | Semester |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UB 205 (2:0) | Introductory Physiology | IV |
| UB 206 (0:2) | Experiments In Biochemistry and Physiology (Lab) | IV |
| UB 301L (0:1) | Experiments In Microbiology (Lab) | V |
| UB 307L (0:2) | Experiments In Ecology and Evolution (Lab) | V |
| UB 309 (2:0) | Genetics | V |
| UB 302 (2:0) | Developmental Biology | VI |
| UB 303 (0:1) | Experiments In Molecular Biophysics (Lab) | VI |
| UB 304 (0:1) | Experiments In Neurobiology (Lab) | VI |
| CH 248 (3:0) | Molecular Systems Biology | VI / VIII |
| CH 242 (3:0) | Special Topics in Theoretical Biology | V / VII |
| DS 301 (2:0) | Bioinformatics | V / VII |

\* In addition to the above, courses offered by Biological Sciences departments (e.g. BC, MCB, CNS, CES, MBU, DBG), Intergrated PhD Biological Science Division (DB & LS Course codes), and the Department of Bioengineering (BSSE) will be considered towards Biology Minor electives.