Biology (Minor)
UofL’s Biology minor offers a structured introduction to biology, including core courses in Unity of Life, Diversity of Life, Experimental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Ecology. Students complete labs and select electives to deepen understanding of specific topics, gaining practical experience that supports careers or majors in the sciences. At least three credit hours must be completed at UofL.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Biology
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Biology
Academic Plan Code(s): BIOLMINOR
Admission to the Minor in Biology Requires:
Completion of BIOL 240, BIOL 242, BIOL 241, and BIOL 243 with a grade of C or better; completion of MATH 111 with a grade of C or better OR placement into a mathematics course above the level of MATH 111 on the basis of either the University of Louisville mathematics placement examination or ACT/SAT score; and a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 240 | Unity of Life - S 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 241 | Experimental Biology I: Molecules and Cells - SL | 1 |
| BIOL 242 | Diversity of Life - S 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 243 | Experimental Biology II: Organismal Biology - SL | 1 |
| BIOL 329 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 330 & BIOL 331 | Genetics and Molecular Biology Genetics and Molecular Biology: Laboratory | 5 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
BIOL 363 | Principles of Ecology | |
BIOL 372 | Evolutionary Ecology of Disease | |
BIOL 409 | Evolutionary Biology - CUE | |
BIOL 440 | Global Change Ecology - CUE | |
| Biology Electives 2 | 2 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
- 1
Fulfills General Education requirement.
- 2
BIOL 102, BIOL 104, BIOL 257, BIOL 258, BIOL 260, BIOL 261, BIOL 262 and BIOL 263 may not count toward electives in the minor.