About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 17-18 | Completed with minimum grades C
Department Information
The Department of Biology studies life at all levels from molecules to the biosphere to understand the evolution, structure, maintenance and dynamics of biological systems. The department's teaching and research provide the integrative and conceptual foundations of the life sciences.
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CONTACT
Email | 352.273.0125 (tel) | 352.392.3704 (fax)
P.O. BOX 118525
220 BARTRAM HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-8525
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Curriculum
A minimum of nine credits must be completed at UF. Individual Studies in Zoology will not count toward the minor:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 4910 | Individual Mentored Research in Biology | 3 |
| BSC 4912 | Advanced Mentored Research in Biology | 4 |
| BOT 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Botany | 3 |
| ZOO 4905 | Individual Studies in Zoology | 1-4 |
| ZOO 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Zoology | 3 |
| ZOO 4940 | Practical Experience in Teaching Zoology | 2 |
Students pursuing majors of biology, entomology, food science and human nutrition, microbiology, natural resource conservation or wildlife ecology are not eligible to receive the minor in zoology.
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 2010 & 2010L | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| BSC 2011 & 2011L | Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| PCB or ZOO courses from the Department of Biology 1 | 9-10 | |
| Total Credits | 17-18 | |
- 1
Minimum of three courses and nine credits; must include at least one ZOO course.
Not all PCB and ZOO courses are offered by the Department of Biology. Students should search “Zoology” or “Biological Sciences” on https://one.uf.edu/soc/ to ensure that their desired courses are in the correct department.
Excluding PCB 1050, PCB 1051, PCB 2050, PCB 2441, PCB 3134, PCB 3601C, PCB 4233, PCB 4522, PCB 4917, ZOO 4232, and any other courses not offered by the Department of Biology.