Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Biology Minor


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Beth Jones, Assistant Professor of Biology
Pruitt Health and Life Sciences Building, Room 347, (540) 665-4711

The Biology minor is intended to provide students with a foundational knowledge in the biological sciences. Students may choose elective courses pertaining to specialized interests such as cell biology, microbiology and clinical laboratory sciences, biology teacher licensure or health-related professions.

Courses Required


The minimum number of total credits for the Biology minor is 18. This may include BIO 121  (4 credits) and/or BIO 122  (4 credits), but not BIO 111  or BIO 201 . Of the remaining credits, at least one course (2-4 credits) must be at the 300- or 400-level.

The Following Courses Are Also Acceptable as Biology Minor Electives:


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