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Biology, Minor

Requirements

The minor is a way for students to investigate the Biology Degree.

Total Program Credits: 21

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Admitted to a bachelor degree program at UVU.
Discipline Core Requirements: 21 Credits
Complete the following with a grade of C- or better:
  BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB 4
  BIOL 1615 College Biology I Laboratory 1
  BIOL 1620 College Biology II 3
  BIOL 1625 College Biology II Laboratory 1
Complete 12 upper-division credits from any BIOL, BOT, MICR, or ZOOL courses with a grade of C- or higher in each. BIOL 489R, BIOL 499R, cannot be used to meet this requirement.  12

Notes:

  1. BIOL 489R Student Research, BIOL 499R Senior Thesis, cannot be used to meet this requirement. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB 4
BIOL 1615 College Biology I Laboratory 1
  Semester total: 5
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1620 College Biology II 3
BIOL 1625 College Biology II Laboratory 1
Upper Division Electives 4
  Semester total: 8
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
Upper Division Electives 8
  Semester total: 8
  Degree total: 21

Department

Biology

The Biology department is in the College of Science. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Biology department, visit their website.

Biology department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply the process of science through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and completion of scientific experiments.
  2. Critically evaluate scientific information.
  3. Quantitatively analyze scientific data through graph interpretation, statistical analysis, and problem solving.
  4. Effectively communicate scientific information in both written and oral formats.
  5. Explain fundamental biological concepts including cell biology, genetics, evolution, ecological principles, organismal biology, and biodiversity.
  6. Apply scientific concepts both across and outside of biology that demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding.
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