The biology minor focuses on the mechanisms by which organisms regulate life processes, grow and develop, reproduce, and behave.

1. Five departmental units.
   1. At least one organismal biology course chosen from: Biology 110, 111, 121, 152, 172, or 208.
   2. At least one unit of molecular-to-cellular biology chosen from: Biology 208, 215, 237, 256, 257, 260, 275 (in consultation with advisor, when topic is appropriate), 289, 300, 340, 345, 347, 360, or 375 (in consultation with advisor, when topic is appropriate).
   3. At least one unit of population-to ecosystem biology chosen from: Biology 210, 217, 365, 372, or 375 (in consultation with advisor, when topic is appropriate).
2. One supporting unit chosen from chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, or physics.

Additionally:

1. The minor is not open to majors in biology, biochemistry, or applied chemistry (with biology as a complementary discipline).
2. No more than 2 units taken to satisfy requirements for a major or another minor may count toward the biology minor.
3. No course may satisfy two requirements for the minor.