Iowa State University
Biology Minor Requirements


A minor in Biology must include:
Biol 211,211L
Biol 212,212L
Biol 313, 313L
Biol 315

With one of the following 4 credit courses :
Biol 314, 314L (Principles of Molecular Cell Biology)
Biol 312
(Ecology)

A grade of at least C- or higher must be earned in these courses.

The minor must include at least 9 credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement except the 45 credits at the 300 or above level.

Note: Transfer credits from other institutions and AP credits must be approved by a Biology Program representative before being applied to a minor.

A form for the minor is required- pdf versions are available:

Minor with Cell/Molecular Option (Biol 314/L )

Minor with Ecology Option (Biol 312)