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Life Science (Biology) Minor, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

I. Required Biology Courses

This minor will complement and enhance many majors but does not in and by itself lead to a career choice.

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

Note: BIOL 1117 and BIOL 1118 may be substituted for BIOL 1211 and BIOL 1212 with consent of Department Chair. Students may not receive credit toward the major for both BIOL 1117/1118 and BIOL 1211/1212.

BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)

Subtotal 8 Credits

II. Required Biology Electives

Select 12 credits of electives from the following areas (courses are listed under Biology Major, B.S.), with at least one course in each area.

Suborganismal
Organismal
Community

Subtotal 12 Credits

III. Required Science and Math Core Courses

Note: MATH 1470 has prerequisites not included in this major. Please check the course description and consult with the instructor.

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
or CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1140 General Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits)
or CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
ED 3450 Science Methods in the Secondary School (3 credits)
GEOL 1110 Physical Geology (4 credits)
or GEOL 1120 Historical Geology (4 credits)
MATH 1470 Precalculus (5 credits)
PHYS 1101 General Physics I (4 credits)
or PHYS 2101 Physics I (5 credits)

Subtotal 16-22 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 36-42 Credits