Biology Minor

Program Offered

• Minor in Biology

Program Description

The biology minor is designed for students outside of the Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering (QBE) major who would like to complement their degree specific learning with knowledge of fundamental biology concepts as well as modern technical applications of biological knowledge. Our understanding of biology is growing exponentially, allowing us to begin engineering biological systems to improve the environment and human health. This minor is open to students from any program outside of QBE and is specifically valuable to students interested in the interdisciplinary applications of their degree with biological systems to address issues impacting earth, energy, and the environment.

The Mines guidelines for Minor/ASI can be found in the Undergraduate Information section of the Mines Catalog.

Minor in Biology

The minor requires 18 credits, which includes 8 credits of required courses and at least 10 credits of elective courses. At least 9 credits must not double count with the major, other than free electives.

Students pursuing the bachelor of science degree in quantitative biosciences and engineering (QBE) are not eligible to pursue the minor in biology as the course requirements and content do not significantly differ.

Special topics courses related to biology may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Additional classes with biological content may be approved by the minor director.

Required courses: