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

Program Requirements

Foundation Courses (7-8 credit hours)

Select one sequence below:

BIOL 1110 - Principles of Biology I (3)
BIOL 1115 - Principles of Biology II (3)
BIOL 1110L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory (1)
or
BIOL 2120 - General Biology I (3)
BIOL 2130 - General Biology II (3)
BIOL 2140L - General Biology Laboratory (2)

Restricted Elective Courses

BIOL courses at the 1000- or 2000-level are acceptable for credit toward the minor. However, at least one 3-credit-hour BIOL course (not necessarily with lab) at or above the 3000-level is required. Two additional laboratory courses are also required.