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Undergraduate Catalog | 2019-2020 Previous Edition

Biology, Minor

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A Minor in Biology requires 18 credit hours in biology courses.  Students are responsible for meeting all Biology course prerequisites and corequisites.  At least 6 credit hours of BIOL courses must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

Minor Requirements

Option 1

Foundation Courses (8 credit hours)

Restricted Elective Courses (4-8 credit hours)

Lab Courses

Select at least one of the following:

Lecture Course Above 3000-Level

Select at least one of the following:

Unrestricted Elective Courses (2-6 credit hours)

Select any additional BIOL courses, excluding BIOL 1110 , BIOL 1110L , and BIOL 1115 , to meet the credit hour requirements for the Minor in Biology.

Option 2

Foundation Courses (7 credit hours)

Restricted Elective Courses (4-8 credit hours)

Lab Courses

Select at least two of the following:

Lecture Course Above 3000-Level

Select at least one of the following:

Unrestricted Elective Courses (3-7 credit hours)

Select any additional BIOL courses, excluding BIOL 2120 , BIOL 2130 , and BIOL 2140L , to meet the credit hour requirements for the Minor in Biology.

Total = 18 Credit Hours

Grade Requirements

A GPA of at least 2.0 in the minor is required. 

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