Requirements for a minor in Biology are 20 hours, including:

Minor Requirements
BIOL 241Organization of Life: Genetics and Cell Biology4
BIOL 242Diversity of Life: An Introduction to Zoology and Botany4
BIOL 329Ecology and Evolution4
Select 8 credits, including at least 4 credits at the 300-level8
Total Credits20

Unless accepted for the major, Biology General Education classes do not count toward a minor.

Cross-referenced courses cannot be used for the minor in Biology if they are included in the major or minor program of another department.

Students may register for biology elective credit in courses within cooperative programs such as those offered by Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA), the Morton Arboretum or the Shedd Aquarium.