Biology Minor
Supplement your education with an understanding of modern research, critical thinking, essential biological concepts, quantitative reasoning and broad exposure to biology.
Minor in a field that allows you to explore the science of living things. Take on an increasingly important role that grapples with global issues such as overpopulation and climate change.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 2-3 years
- Credit hours:
- 20
Why minor in biology?
The biological sciences will play an increasingly important role in coming years, as society grapples with global issues such as overpopulation and climate change. With a Biology minor from UND, you'll gain:
- An understanding of modern research techniques
- Critical-thinking skills
- A strong understanding of essential biological concepts
- Quantitative reasoning ability
- Broad exposure to all levels of biological organization, from molecules to ecosystems
Biology Minor Highlights
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Build strong research and communication skills by participating in interactive classes and graduate and faculty research projects.
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Engage in independent studies under direct faculty supervision.
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Work in state-of-the-art facilities including three greenhouses, animal rooms for terrestrial and aquatic organisms, tissue culture facilities, a biology core molecular facility and four field stations.
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Participate in internships or experiential learning supported by local and national programs such as the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) and the National Institutes of Health Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (NIH-SURF).
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You'll have the opportunity to tailor your coursework to your primary areas of research, whether it's conservation biology, grassland ecology, or study of animals and their parasites.
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Join organizations such a the Wildlife Society and North American Vascular Biology Association (NAVBO).
Biology Minor Courses
Leading in the Field
UND researchers are studying the burning of grasslands and the long-term benefits to biodiversity.