Northern Kentucky University
Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13
Biology Minor
Minor in Biological Sciences
Students must earn at least a C- in all biology courses contributing to the minor.
If a particular course has a prerequisite that is not listed as part of the minor requirements, then the prerequisite is given in italics below the course for which it is a prerequisite, and it is marked with an asterisk (*). These prerequisites must be completed IN ADDITION TO other program requirements.
Requirements for Minor: Biological Sciences |
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Introduction to Biology I with Laboratory |
4 |
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Introduction to Biology II with Laboratory |
4 |
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General Chemistry I with Laboratory |
4 |
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General Chemistry II with Laboratory |
4 |
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Applied Calculus* |
3 |
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Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 109 or placement** |
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OR |
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Higher-level mathematics course |
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12 additional hours of BIO courses with at least 9 at the 300 level or above*** |
12 |
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Program Credits |
31 |
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Additional Prerequisite Credits |
0-3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
31-34 |
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**A student can place out of the prerequisite requirement if he or she has a Math ACT of 23 or higher or Math SAT of 540 or higher.
***Transfer students must complete the additional 12 credits from NKU.
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Student Enrichment and Services
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Program Requirements: Associate Degree Candidates
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Department of Biological Sciences
Department of History and Geography
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Physics and Geology
Engineering Technology and Pre-Engineering
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Department of Psychological Science
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Business Informatics Courses (BIS)
Career and Technical Education Courses (CTE)
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Electronic Media Broadcasting (EMB)
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International Programs Courses (INTL)
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