The Department of Biology Minors
Why Minor in the Biological Sciences?
As a biological sciences minor, you are encouraged to view biological concepts from historical, political, and ethical perspectives as you integrate biology with your major. The faculty stresses the process of science and the ability to analyze the surrounding world by generating hypotheses, testing hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
Students develop oral and written communication skills through active participation in lecture/discussions and collaborative projects both in the classroom and in laboratory/field settings. No matter which major the biology minor is combined with, these skills will be an invaluable addition.
Biology Minor
Credits Required: 26
Required courses include:
- BIOL 1450 (5)
- BIOL 1750 (5)
- BIOL 2140 (4)
Other Requirements: 12 credit hours of courses at the 3000- or 4000-level are required. At least one of the 3000- or 4000-level courses must have a laboratory. Students transferring biology credits are required to take a minimum of two 3000 or 4000-level courses at UNO.
Molecular & Biomedical Biology Minor
Required Credits: 26
Required Courses:
- BIOL 1450 (5)
- BIOL 1750 (5)
- BIOL 2140 (4)
- BIOL 3020 (3)
Other Requirements: 9 credit hours of 3000- or 4000-level courses. Students transferring biology credits are required to take a minimum of one 4000-level laboratory course at UNO. Students may not earn a biotechnology minor if they earn a biology major.
Environmental Studies Minor
Credits Required: 27
Required course: ENVN 2010
Other Requirements: 2 courses from: BIOL 1330, CHEM 1010, GEOL 1010, GEOG 1030 and 12 credits from a list of approved courses.