Conservation Biology (Minor)

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 Conservation Biology

Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Biology
Academic Plan Code(s): BIOLMINCOB

The minor in Conservation Biology is a science degree designed to teach students the issues and ideas of conservation biology and to prepare them to use these concepts in the workplace. These concepts include the study of how environmental processes affect life on Earth and how humans are influencing these processes. An additional focus is on understanding the impacts of relevant current events on the environment and biodiversity, and ways to best alleviate stressors on the environment. Students with this minor are prepared for careers in the lab or field as well as consulting with companies and/or the media on environmental preservation.

The minor in Conservation Biology is open to all students not majoring or minoring in Biology at the University of Louisville.

Program Requirements

At least (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.