Biology Secondary Teaching Minor

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Requirements for the secondary teaching minor in biology

A minimum of 20 credits in biology is required for the secondary teaching minor in biology. BIO 101 , BIO 104 , BIO 110 , BIO 121 and BIO 300 may not be counted toward this requirement.

1. Required courses

2. One course each from the following categories

a. Molecular/cellular biology

BIO 309 - Biology of the Cell (4)
BIO 315 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4)
BIO 321 - Medical Physiology (4)
BIO 323 - Developmental Biology (4)
BIO 325 - Biochemistry I (4)
BIO 341 - Genetics (4)
BIO 351 - Neurobiology (4)

b. Organismic biology

c. Evolutionary/ecological biology

3. Required course

SED 427 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Students (3 or 4)

Additional information

Non-science majors must complete an additional four credits in chemistry for a total of 24 credits for this minor. Students are also expected to have pre-calculus mathematics.

Generally, application to OU STEP requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in courses in the major and the minor. To progress into the internship year, students admitted to the OU STEP must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both their major and minor coursework, with no single course grade below 2.0.

Post-baccalaureate candidates completing the minor may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students must consult with the departmental adviser.