Biology B.S.

• CA 1xxx

• CA 2xxx

If applicable, the course taken above may be used to satisfy both the program and technology requirements.

This program requires a minimum of 40 credits of liberal education and completion of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. The following are specific required liberal education courses.

This emphasis provides students ample opportunity to deepen their understanding of the core curriculum and participate in immersive year-long laboratory experiences. Course work in biochemistry, molecular techniques, statistics, and related subjects prepares students for graduate study in biochemistry, genetics, medicine, and pharmacy or entry level jobs in related industries.

The Biology B.S. with an emphasis in Biochemistry requires a minimum of 76 credits within the major.

At least 15.5 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits in the major must be completed through University of Minnesota Crookston.

In addition to the program requirements above, students in this sub-plan must complete the following requirements.

This emphasis introduces Biology majors to the rapidly growing area of Bioinformatics. Courses in this emphasis include Introduction to Programming I, Data Structures, Biochemistry I and II with associated labs, and Bioinformatics. Students have the option to undertake interdisciplinary research projects and be well prepared for either graduate studies in bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics.

The Biology B.S. with an emphasis in Bioinformatics requires a minimum of 86 credits within the major.

At least 18.5 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits in the major must be completed through University of Minnesota Crookston.

In addition to the program requirements above, students in this sub-plan must complete the following requirements.

This emphasis provides a multidisciplinary perspective by offering courses from areas such as biology, environmental sciences, soil sciences, and natural resources. Course work has extensive electives to choose from apart from required courses such as Plant Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution, Soil Science, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition, and Fate of Chemicals in the Environment.

The Biology B.S. with an emphasis in Plant & Soil Sciences requires a minimum of 88 credits within the major.

At least 18 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits in the major must be completed through University of Minnesota Crookston.

In addition to the program requirements above, students in this sub-plan must complete the following requirements.