Minor in Biology

A minor in biology trains students in the most important aspects of ecology and genetics, which makes them better qualified to enter professions that require knowledge of living organisms and the environment.

Students enrolling in the biology minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.

The following rules apply:

• The minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
• At least nine credits of the 20 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
• At least six credits of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.

Students seeking a minor in biology must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All course prerequisites must be satisfied.

The minor is not open to environmental sciences students in the environmental biology and ecosystems concentration.