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 1000 , BIO 1002 , BIO 1004 , BIO 2006 and BIO 3000 may not be counted toward this requirement.

1. Required courses

2. One course each from the following categories

a. Molecular/cellular biology

BIO 3210 - Biology of the Cell (4)
BIO 3230 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4)
BIO 3620 - Medical Physiology (4)
BIO 3130 - Developmental Biology (4)
BIO 3232 - Biochemistry I (4)
BIO 3400 - Genetics (4)
BIO 3220 - Neurobiology (4)

b. Organismic biology

BIO 2100 - Human Anatomy (4)
BIO 2600 - Human Physiology (4)
BIO 2640 - Comparative Physiology (4)
BIO 2650 - Plant Physiology (4)
BIO 3310 - Dendrology (4)
BIO 3312 - Field Botany (4)
BIO 3334 - Botany (4)
BIO 3350 - Animal Behavior (4)
BIO 3500 - General Microbiology (4)

c. Evolutionary/ecological biology

3. Required course

SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods (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 (C).

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.