History of Earth and Biosphere Minor

Core Courses

BI 211 Principles of Biology Credits: 5
BI 314 Introductory Genetics Credits: 4
BI 316 Evolution Credits: 4
ES 431 Paleobiology Credits: 4
ES 491 Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems Credits: 4

Choose One

Or other approved introductory geology course; Credits: 4.

ES 201 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 202 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 203 Principles of Geology Credits: 4
ES 351 Geology for Educators Credits: 3

Total Credits: 25-26

Note:

This minor is an interdisciplinary series of courses designed to introduce science, liberal arts and content-specific educators to the history of the Earth and its life. Biology majors may substitute approved upper division biology or Earth science electives for BI 211 , BI 314 and BI 446.