Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2013-2014 Catalog Program: Biology Minor Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Biology Minor

Department of Biology, College of Sciences and Technology

43 Credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Biology?

The course requirements for a biology minor are different from those stated here when coupled with certain academic majors. Students must consult their major department or the biology department for specific course requirements which will fulfill a biology minor accompanying their declared major.

At least 20 credits of biology must be taken at Western.

Why Consider a Biology Minor? 

 

 Contact Information

Department Chair
Joann Otto
Biology 315
360-650-4044
Joann.Otto@wwu.edu

 Sample Careers

 

 Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

The Biology Department has a two-step process for admission into our degree programs. Phase I students are students who have declared their intent to major or minor in biology and are in the process of completing the introductory biology and general chemistry series. Admission to Phase II is based on academic performance in the introductory courses. Students must achieve an average grade of 2.9 or higher in their introductory biology and general chemistry courses before they can advance to Phase II and begin taking upper-division coursework. 

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
 BIOL 204 - Introduction to Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
 BIOL 205 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
 BIOL 206 - Introduction to Organismal Biology

Choose one of the following series:

       CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I
       CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II
       CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III

         or

       CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I, Honors
       CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II, Honors
       CHEM 225 - General Chemistry III, Honors

15 credits of upper-division biology electives

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS) 
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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