Biology, Minor
Biology is a dynamic science that helps you better understand living organisms and the ways they interact with our environment.
Saint Louis University’s minor in biology requires eight credits of introductory biology, eight credits of introductory chemistry and 12 credits of upper-level biology courses.
Students must complete a minimum total of 28 credits for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Biology Courses | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory (BIOL 1240 satisfies CORE 3800) | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| Biology Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of courses with the Biology Minor attribute. † | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
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BIOL 4960 Independent Research (1-3 cr) and BIOL 4980 Advanced Independent Study (1-4 cr) do not count towards the 12 credits of upper division biology courses. Classes with the 'Biology Minor' attribute are BIOL 3000 and above.
Continuation Standards
Students must have a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in all courses used to fulfill major requirements. Students who fall below the 2.0 GPA in major coursework will be placed on program probation. If a student's major GPA falls below a 2.00 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be eligible for dismissal from the major.
Program Notes
Seats in some courses are often offered first to biology majors. Remaining seats are then offered to non-biology majors.
For additional information about this program, please contact biology@slu.edu or call 314-977-3900.