Integrative Biology Minor, UG
for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology
The minor, administered by the School of Integrative Biology, is designed for students intending to have a career in a field other than biology, but for whom a background in biology is nevertheless complementary, e.g. law, technology, bioinformatics, business, scientific writing, and engineering. A minor in integrative biology provides an understanding of fundamental principles for one major subdiscipline of biology, whether this be organismal and evolutionary biology; behavior, ecology and the environment; or integrative anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Organismal & Evolutionary Biol | ||
| Introduction to Plant Biology | ||
| Animal Biology | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Organismal Genetics | ||
| Physiology | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Select two of the following Area courses: | 6-8 | |
| Area I: Organismal & Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Evolution and Human Health | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Vertebrate Natural History | ||
| Introduction to Entomology | ||
| Plant Diversity and Evolution | ||
| Ornithology | ||
| Mammalogy | ||
| Ichthyology | ||
| Herpetology | ||
| Principles of Systematics | ||
| Insect Classification and Evol | ||
| Fungal Diversity and Ecology | ||
| Area II: Behavior, Ecology, & the Environment | ||
| Animal Behavior | ||
| Ecology and Human Health | ||
| Evolution of Traits and Genomes | ||
| Animal Behavior Lab | ||
| Behavioral Ecology | ||
| Genes and Behavior | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Plants and Global Change | ||
| Insect Ecology | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Ecosystem Ecology | ||
| Community Ecology | ||
| Ecotoxicology and Human Health | ||
| Vector-borne Diseases | ||
| Insect Pest Management | ||
| Theoretical Biology + Models | ||
| Area III: Integrative Anatomy, Physiology, & Molecular Biology | ||
| Anatomy | ||
| Genomics and Human Health | ||
| Bioinspiration | ||
| Plant Physiology | ||
| Photosynthesis | ||
| Env and Evol Physl of Animals | ||
| Insect Physiology | ||
| Critical Evaluation of Herbal Remedies | ||
| How Organisms Move | ||
| Evol of Intelligent Systems | ||
| Methods in Molecular Genetics and Genomics | ||
| Please note: all prerequisite courses must be taken if specified, and students must complete 6 advanced hours of coursework that are distinct from advanced hours required for their major. | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology
- Synthesize and apply core knowledge in Integrative Biology, including anatomy, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and/or systematics.
- Apply predictive models to biological phenomena and engage with the process of scientific inquiry.
- Critically evaluate and communicate complex, dynamic scientific information.
- Employ curiosity, inquiry, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking in problem solving.
- Create solutions for global and local biological challenges using interdisciplinary strategies.
- Develop professional skills including ethics, proficiency in oral and written scientific communication, data analysis and interpretation, collaboration, and the ability to critically evaluate science-related news and information.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Integrative Biology
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