Minor in Biology

The biology minor inspires curiosity about living organisms and the wonders of God’s world.

26 units

Requirements 

  • The minimum prerequisites for the biology minor are a C- in BIOL 151 and a B- in MATH 110 or equivalent (for example, an ALEKS score of 65). Students may not earn a biology minor if they are majoring in allied health or biochemistry.
  • Students must complete all prerequisites for a BIOC, BIOL, or CHEM course with a C- or better before taking the course (except as noted in the course description).
  • Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all biology, chemistry, biochemistry, math, and physics courses required for the minor.
  • Students must complete each course required for the minor with a C- or higher for the course to meet a degree requirement in the Department of Biology and Chemistry.
  • Any single course within the minor can be taken only two times at APU; students will be dismissed from the minor after two unsuccessful (below C-) attempts in a single required course.
  • Only two courses total within the minor can be repeated; students will be dismissed from the minor after unsuccessful (below C-) attempts in any three required courses.
Lower-Division Requirements20
BIOL 151
General Biology I 1
BIOL 152
General Biology II
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I 1, 2
BIOL 240
Biology of Microorganisms
BIOL 280
Cell Biology
BIOL 396
Topics in Biology and Christian Thought 3
Upper-Division Electives6
Choose 6 units of electives from the following; these may not include units used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major.
BIOL 300
Genetics 4
BIOL 311
Teaching and Learning in STEM 5
BIOL 312
STEM Education Research Seminar 5
BIOL 313
STEM Teaching Practicum 5
BIOL 320
Ecology 6
BIOL 326
Neurobiology 4
BIOL 336
Vertebrate Biology
BIOL 342
Medical Microbiology
BIOL 350
Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 365
Plant Biology
BIOL 394
Directed Research Internship 5
BIOL 395
Biological Science Internship 5
BIOL 410
Molecular Biology
BIOL 435
Stewardship Ecology
BIOL 440
Developmental Biology
BIOL 495
Advanced Topics in Biology
BIOL 497
Readings
Total Units26
1

Meets the General Education Natural Sciences requirement.

2

This course may be waived with an appropriate Advanced Placement test score.

3

BIOL 152 meets this requirement if taken at APU.

4

Meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.

5

Up to 3 units combined of either BIOL 311, BIOL 312, BIOL 313, BIOL 394, or BIOL 395 may count toward minor elective units.

6

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.