2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology

The minor, administered by the School of Integrative Biology, is designed for students intending to have a career in a field other than biology, but for whom a background in biology is nevertheless complementary, e.g. law, technology, bioinformatics, business, scientific writing, and engineering. A minor in integrative biology provides an understanding of fundamental principles for one major subdiscipline of biology, whether this be organismal and evolutionary biology; behavior, ecology and the environment; or integrative anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Select one of the following: | | 4 | | IB 150 | Organismal & Evolutionary Biol | | | IB 103 | Introduction to Plant Biology | | | IB 104 | Animal Biology | | | Select two of the following: | | 6-8 | | IB 201 | Organismal Genetics | | | IB 202 | Physiology | | | IB 203 | Ecology | | | IB 204 | Genetics | | | IB 302 | Evolution | | | Select two of the following Area courses: | | 6-8 | | Area I: Organismal & Evolutionary Biology | | | | IB 360 | Evolution and Human Health | | | IB 362 | Marine Biology | | | IB 368 | Vertebrate Natural History | | | IB 401 | Introduction to Entomology | | | IB 407 | Plant Diversity and Evolution | | | IB 461 | Ornithology | | | IB 462 | Mammalogy | | | IB 463 | Ichthyology | | | IB 464 | Herpetology | | | IB 467 | Principles of Systematics | | | IB 468 | Insect Classification and Evol | | | IB 471 | Fungal Diversity and Ecology | | | Area II: Behavior, Ecology, & the Environment | | | | IB 329 | Animal Behavior | | | IB 361 | Ecology and Human Health | | | IB 405 | Evolution of Traits and Genomes | | | IB 430 | Animal Behavior Lab | | | IB 431 | Behavioral Ecology | | | IB 432 | Genes and Behavior | | | IB 439 | Biogeography | | | IB 440 | Plants and Global Change | | | IB 444 | Insect Ecology | | | IB 451 | Conservation Biology | | | IB 452 | Ecosystem Ecology | | | IB 453 | Community Ecology | | | IB 455 | Ecotoxicology and Human Health | | | IB 481 | Vector-borne Diseases | | | IB 482 | Insect Pest Management | | | IB 494 | Theoretical Biology + Models | | | Area III: Integrative Anatomy, Physiology, & Molecular Biology | | | | IB 303 | Anatomy | | | IB 364 | Genomics and Human Health | | | IB 411 | Bioinspiration | | | IB 420 | Plant Physiology | | | IB 421 | Photosynthesis | | | IB 426 | Env and Evol Physl of Animals | | | IB 433 | Insect Physiology | | | IB 435 | Critical Evaluation of Herbal Remedies | | | IB 438 | How Organisms Move | | | IB 460 | Evol of Intelligent Systems | | | IB 465 | Methods in Molecular Genetics and Genomics | | | Please note: all prerequisite courses must be taken if specified, and students must complete 6 advanced hours of coursework that are distinct from advanced hours required for their major. | | | | Total Hours | | 16 |

for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology

1. Synthesize and apply core knowledge in Integrative Biology, including anatomy, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and/or systematics.
2. Apply predictive models to biological phenomena and engage with the process of scientific inquiry.
3. Critically evaluate and communicate complex, dynamic scientific information.
4. Employ curiosity, inquiry, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking in problem solving.
5. Create solutions for global and local biological challenges using interdisciplinary strategies.
6. Develop professional skills including ethics, proficiency in oral and written scientific communication, data analysis and interpretation, collaboration, and the ability to critically evaluate science-related news and information.

for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology

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