Biological Sciences, Minor College of Biological Sciences
The Biological Sciences minor provides an opportunity for students in programs outside of the College of Biological Sciences to complement their studies with a concentration in biology. Student in the minor experience the breadth of biology by taking courses in five core areas: molecular biology/biochemistry, animal biology, plant biology, microbiology and ecology/evolution.
Departments of Evolution & Ecology; Microbiology & Molecular Genetics; Molecular & Cellular Biology; Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior; and Plant Biology
Faculty Advisor
Lesilee Rose, Ph.D.
Advising
Information on the Biological Sciences major or minor can be obtained at the Biology Academic Success Center (BASC) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall (formerly Sciences Laboratory Building); 530-752-0410.
Restrictions
A course can only be used once to fulfill minor requirements if it can be used to fulfill more than one group. Only one course used to satisfy a requirement for the minor may be applied toward a student’s major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least 3 units from each of the five numbered groups to total at least 18 units. Appropriate alternative courses may be used with approval of the faculty advisor. | 18 | |
| 1) Genetics, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry | ||
| Genes & Gene Expression | ||
or BIS 101V | Genes & Gene Expression | |
| Structure & Function of Biomolecules | ||
| Biomolecules & Metabolism | ||
| 2) Animal Physiology, Behavior or Development | ||
| Animal Communication | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Systemic Physiology | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Cell Signaling in Health & Disease | ||
| Avian Physiology | ||
| Comparative Vertebrate Organology | ||
NPB 141 | (Discontinued for spring 2023) ** | |
| 3) Microbiology | ||
MMG 102 | ||
or MIC 102 DISCONTINUED FOR FALL 2026 ** | ||
| General Virology | ||
or MIC 162 DISCONTINUED FOR FALL 2024 ** | ||
| Yeast Molecular Genetics | ||
or MIC 170 DISCONTINUED FOR FALL 2025 ** | ||
| Introductory Mycology | ||
| 4) Plant Biology | ||
| Developmental Plant Anatomy | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Plant Growth & Development | ||
| Molecular & Cellular Biology of Plants | ||
| Plant Morphology & Evolution | ||
| Plant Biochemistry | ||
| 5) Evolution & Ecology | ||
| Population Biology & Ecology | ||
| General Ecology | ||
| Introduction to Evolution | ||
| Introduction to Ecology | ||
| Phylogenetic Analysis of Vertebrate Structure (Discontinued) | ||
| Biology of Invertebrates | ||
| Marine Ecology | ||
| Human Genetic Variation & Evolution | ||
| Ecology of Tropical Latitudes (Discontinued) | ||
| Paleobotany (Discontinued) | ||
| Biogeography | ||
PLB 102/PLS 102 DISCONTINUED FOR WINTER 2024 ** | (Discontinued for winter 2024) ** | |
PLB 108/EVE 108 DISCONTINUED FOR WINTER 2024 ** | (Discontinued for winter 2024) ** | |
| Plant Ecology | ||
| Population Biology of Invasive Plants & Weeds | ||
| Evolution of Crop Plants | ||
| Introductory Mycology | ||
| Additional courses (if necessary) from above numbered groups to reach 18 units. | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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Course(s) discontinued; see your advisor for course options.