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Biology Minor

Biotechnology (BS), Biology (BA or BS), and Forensic Science majors are not eligible for the minor in Biology.

Admission Requirements

  • Students must meet with a college advisor to declare a minor and review the course requirements.
  • A grade of C or higher is required for all courses in the minor.
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours of the minor must be completed at FGCU.
  • Students desiring certification of a minor and designation on their academic transcript must verify that the minor is displayed on their Graduation Application.

Program Requirements

Complete each of the following:

  • BSC 1010C General Biology with lab I (4) or (BSC 1010 (3) and BSC 1010L (1))
  • BSC 1011C General Biology with lab II (4) or (BSC 1011 (3) and BSC 1011L (1))
  • PCB 3063C Genetics (4) [additional prerequisite CHM 1045C or (CHM 1045 and CHM 1045L)]

Complete 9 hours from the following:

  • Any course with the prefixes ANS, BOT, BSC, MCB, PCB, or ZOO from 3000-4999 level.

Catalog Year: 2022-2023

Total Semester Hours Required: 21 Hours