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MINOR IN BIOLOGY (24 or 25 CREDITS)

The Minor in Biology may be taken in conjunction with any primary program in the Faculty of Science (other than programs offered by the Department of Biology).

Students are advised to consult the Undergraduate Advisor in Biology as early as possible (preferably during their first year), in order to plan their course selection. (Nancy Nelson, Rm W3/25, Stewart Biology Building, 398-4109 E-Mail: nancy.nelson@mcgill.ca)

Six credits of overlap are usually allowed between the Minor and the main program.

REQUIRED COURSES (15 Credits):

Credits
Department
Courses
Course Title
3
Biology
BIOL 200
Molecular Biology
3
  
BIOL 201
Cell Biology and Metabolism
3
  
BIOL 202
Basic Genetics
3
  
BIOL 205
Biology of Organisms
3
  
BIOL 215
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES (9 or 10 Credits):

Credits
Department
Courses
Course Title
To include:  
4
Chemistry
CHEM 212*
Introductory Organic Chemistry 1

Plus an additional 2 courses from the Biology Department’s course offerings, at the 300 level or above.

*Students who have already taken CHEM 212 or its equivalent will choose another appropriate course, to be approved by the advisor.


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