College of Arts and Sciences

Biology Minors - Student Outcomes

Expected Student Outcomes for Biology Minors:
Students pursue a minor in biology to support and add new dimensions to their major areas of concentration.  Successful students will be able to apply and integrate the basic concepts of biology including the fundamentals of cell structure and function, genetics, evolution and diversity of plant and animal life, and ecology.  They will achieve more advanced levels of knowledge and skills through courses chosen in accordance with their academic goals.

Expected Student Outcomes for Physiology Minors:
Students pursue a minor in physiology to support and add new dimensions to their major areas of concentration.  The physiology minor involves the study of structure and function of biological organisms.  Course selection depends on the student's goals.  Career opportunities exist in academia and clinical and industrial research.