Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO-1210 & 1210Z | Biology of Cells and Biology of Cells Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO-1220 & 1220Z | Biology of Organisms and Biology of Organisms Laboratory | 4 |
| Selected Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of three courses of the following: | 12 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Zoology and Introduction to Zoology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Botany and Introduction to Botany Laboratory | ||
| Invertebrate Zoology | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology | ||
| Systematic Botany | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Ecology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Molecular Biology | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Regulations Governing Minors
- Minors at Aurora University are optional. They are not required for graduation.
- A minor shall comprise a minimum of 18 semester hours.
- At least 25% of the credits applied to a minor must be earned at AU.
- Each minor must be developed and monitored by an approved program committee of the faculty; new or substantially revised minors require the approval of the Board of Trustees based on recommendations from the program committee, the appropriate school/college governance bodies, the Academic Dean, appropriate university governance bodies, the Chief Academic Officer, and the President.
- Beyond the minimum coursework requirement, the content, structure, and extent of a minor are prerogatives of the individual program committees within the schools and colleges of the university, except as otherwise defined or restricted by the academic regulations.
- No “D” will apply toward minors.
- A maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit/no credit coursework will apply toward a minor.