Overview
Offered by the Department of Biology, the Minor in Biology is meant for students who wish to enhance their knowledge of the life sciences. After completion of the introductory courses, students may choose upper-level courses in their particular area of interest.
Students whose majors are within the Department of Biology or whose programs have a significant biology component may not declare a Biology minor. This includes:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biology with Teaching
- Biophysics
- Data Science with Genomics and Bioinformatics Concentration
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity
- Genomic Medicine
- Genomic Medicine with Pre-Medicine Concentration
- Integrative Genetics and Genomics
- Natural Sciences with Biology Concentration
- Neuroscience: Cellular and Molecular
Campus Location: Main
Undergraduate Contact Information
Erik Cordes, Chair
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 447
215-204-4067
erik.cordes@temple.edu
Angela Bricker, Vice Chair and Faculty Advisor for Biology Majors - junior and senior students
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 333
215-204-8578
abricker@temple.edu
Jay Lunden, Faculty Advisor for Biology Majors - first and second year students, transfer students
Biology-Life Sciences Building, Room 248M
215-204-8524
jlunden@temple.edu
Minor Requirements
Students interested in acquiring basic knowledge in biology but not wishing to major in the subject may pursue a minor by successful completion of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1111 | Introduction to Organismal Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 1911 | Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
or BIOL 1912 | Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | |
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
or BIOL 2912 | Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
| Four additional upper-level Biology electives numbered 2200 or higher (see course descriptions for exceptions); at least one of these electives must have a laboratory component 1 | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
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If a student chooses to enroll in BIOL 2207 Genetics, it should be noted that BIOL 2297 Research Techniques in Genetics is a required co-requisite. While each may be counted as a separate course toward the four required electives, BIOL 2297 is not considered a laboratory course. Students will still need to fulfill the requirement for a course with a laboratory component.
Note: Grades of C- or higher are required unless otherwise specified in all courses for the minor, including course prerequisites. The College of Science and Technology requires that students have a GPA of at least 2.00 overall and at least 2.00 in the courses applicable to their major and/or minor GPA to graduate. Please consult a Biology departmental advisor when choosing the four additional courses to ensure that prerequisites have been satisfied.
A minimum of 21 credits in Biology is required for the minor.
Residency Requirements: At least 4 Biology courses required for the minor must be completed at Temple.
Distinct Course Rule: At least seven credits or three courses of the minor must not be credited towards a CST major, additional CST minor, or CST certificate.