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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology, Minor


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The minor in Biology provides students who have a major interest in another science, business, or humanities with the opportunity to explore the field of biology for their own satisfaction or application to a career goal.

Requirements


(28 credits as listed below)

Students who want to minor in Biology should consult a departmental advisor.

Four courses in Biology


Three Biology electives


Three Biology electives at the 300 level, at least one of which must be a Molecular, Cell and Organismal biology elective (BI 317  , BI 318  , BI 323  , BI 325  , BI 327  , BI 333  , BI 335  , BI 336  , BI 337  , BI 338  , BI 339  , BI 340 , BI 345   ) and at least one of which must be an Ecology, Evolution, and Population biology elective (BI 322  ,BI 326  , BI 328  , BI 329  , BI 330  , BI 331  , BI 332  , BI 334  , GFS 355  ).  Additionally, at least one of the three electives must have a laboratory component. Students who take both BI 205 and BI 206, only need two Biology electives at the 300 level.  One from the Molecular, Cell and Organismal group above, and one from the Ecology, Evolution and Population group above.  At least one of the two electives must have a laboratory component. These courses must be taken at Arcadia University or an approved study abroad course may be substituted.

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