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Biological Sciences Minor
Kent State University Catalog 2011 >
Colleges and Programs >
College of Arts and Sciences >
Minors >
Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
256 Cunningham Hall
Tel: 330-672-3613
E-mail: kentbiology@kent.edu
Web: www.kent.edu/cas/biology
The Biological Sciences minor provides a basic biological background to complement other areas of study. The minor is especially suited for students wishing to pursue careers in non-science fields where biological knowledge is advantageous.
| I. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MINOR PREREQUISITES | |||
| Course | Title | ||
| CHEM | 10060 | General Chemistry I (4) | |
| 10061 | General Chemistry II (4) | ||
| 10062 | General Chemistry Laboratory I (1) | ||
| 10063 | General Chemistry Laboratory II (1) | ||
| MATH | 11010 | Algebra for Calculus (3) | |
| 11022 | Trigonometry (2) | ||
| II. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MINOR REQUIREMENTS (22 credits) | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | |
| BSCI | 10110 | Biological Diversity | 4 |
| 10120 | Biological Foundations | 4 | |
| 30156 | Elements of Genetics | 3 | |
| 40163 | Organic Evolution | 3 | |
| Biology Electives* | 8 | ||
| TOTAL | 22 | ||
Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.
*Select from any combination of BSCI courses. Students should consult with a biology advisor to determine the most appropriate courses give their disciplinary interests and career aspirations.
The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the electivecategory for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:
| 10001 | Human Biology |
3 | ||
| 10002 | Life on Planet Earth |
3 | ||
| 10003 | Laboratory Experience in Biology |
1 | ||
| 10010 | Lake Erie Environmental Science |
3 | ||
| 10100 | Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians |
5 | ||
| 11001 | Anatomy for Physical and Occupational Therapy |
5 | ||
| 11010 | Anatomy and Physiology I for Allied Health |
3 | ||
| 11020 | Anatomy and Physiology II for Allied Health |
3 | ||
| 16001 | Horticultural Botany |
3 | ||
| 20001 | Zoological Foundations of Medicine |
4 | ||
| 20020 | Biological Structure and Function |
5 | ||
| 20021 | Basic Microbiology |
3 | ||
| 20022 | Basic Microbiology Laboratory |
1 | ||
| 26002 | Ecological Principles of Pest Management |
3 | ||
| 26003 | Plant Identification and Selection I |
3 | ||
| 26004 | Plant Identification and Selection II |
3 | ||
| 30050 | Human Genetics |
3 | ||
| 40020 | Biology of Aging |
3 |
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