The Biology minor is for students NOT majoring in Biology, Marine Biology, or Science. The minor in Biology consists of five courses and a laboratory that will give students a broad foundation in the subject. Students interested in environmental areas should select the Ecology/ Genetics cluster while those interested in health-related areas should select the Anatomy and Physiology cluster.

Biology Minor (20 credits total)

Required Courses (12 credits)

Elective Courses (Metro)

Take 1 cluster for (8 credits)

1) Take the Ecology and Genetics cluster

OR

2) Take the Anatomy and Physiology cluster (8 credits)

  • BIOL2203, BIOL2223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, lecture, lab (4 credits) and
  • BIOL2204, BIOL2224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, lecture, lab (4 credits)

Elective Courses (Florham)

Take 1 cluster for (8 credits)

1) Take the Ecology & Genetics cluster

OR

2) Take the Anatomy & Physiology cluster (8 credits)

Course Descriptions

  • BIOL1205 Integrated structural and functional systemic study of the human body; cells, tissues and organ systems, including homeostasis and disorders with health and clinical applications. Prerequisites: permission of the allied health administrative officer or course instructor and department chairperson.

  • BIOL1206 Integrated structural and functional systemic study of the human body; cells, tissues and organ systems, including homeostasis and disorders, with health and clinical applications. Prerequisites: permission of the allied health administrative officer or course instructor and department chairperson.

  • BIOL1207 Dissection of the cat and selected other animal systems, integrated with exercises, emphasizing human structure and function. Human cells, tis- sues, skeleton, muscles, brain, eye, circulation, respiration, digestion and the urogenital system. Clinical applications. Prerequisites; permission of the allied health administrative officer or course instructor and department chairperson.

  • BIOL1208 Dissection of the cat and selected other animal systems, integrated with exercises, emphasizing human structure and function. Human cells, tis- sues, skeleton, muscles, brain, eye, circulation, respiration, digestion and the urogenital system. Clinical applications. Prerequisites: permission of the allied health administrative officer or course instructor and department chairperson.

  • BIOL1221 The study of modern biological principles and processes such as organizational diversity, evolution, ecology, and behavior.

  • BIOL1222 Laboratory associated with BIOL 1221, Biological Diversity.

  • BIOL1223 Recitation associated with BIOL 1221, Biological Diversity.

  • BIOL1233 Includes a study of biomolecules; cell structure, function and communication; enzymes and metabolism; respiration and photosynthesis; cell division, heredity, chromosomes and human genetics; gene replication, expression and regulation; and biotechnology.

  • BIOL1234 Laboratory associated with BIOL 1233, Molecules, Cells abd Genes.

  • BIOL1235 Recitation: Recitation associated with BIOL 1233, Molecules, Cells & Genes.

  • BIOL2203 Study of organ systems of the human body. Cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, articulations,muscular systems, nervous system, special senses. Required of students in the nursing program.

  • BIOL2204 Study of organ systems of the human body. Circulatory system, lymphatic system, urinary system, endocrine system, male and female reproductive systems and embryonic development. Required of students in the nursing program.

  • BIOL2223 LAB Associated with BIOL 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

  • BIOL2224 LAB - associated with BIOL 2204 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

  • BIOL2250 Relationships of organisms and their environment. Ecosystem analysis including study of abiotic components, organisms, population of dynamics and community structures.

  • BIOL2251 Fieldwork illustrating the topics discussed in BIOL 2250 Ecology and Field Biology.

  • BIOL3050 This course covers the structure and function of cells as the basic unit of life. Specific topics include; DNA to RNA to protein, nuclear and cycoplasmic regulation of macromolecular synthesis, exchange of materials across cell membranes, control of cell growth, cell communication, stem cells and cancer.

  • BIOL3051 Lab associated with Biol 3050 Molecular Cell Biology.

  • BIOL3100 This course includes a study of the laws of heredity and transmission of genetic material. The structure, replication, recombination and expression of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetic material will be studied. Population genetics will also be covered along with how society has been impacted by advancements in the study of genetics.

  • BIOL3101 Lab associated with BIOL 3100, Genetics.

  • MBIO2209 Basic study of the marine environment, with emphasis on the ecological aspects of the ocean. Types and characteristics of marine organisms and their interactions with one another as well as with the physical, chemical and geological sectors of the ocean.

  • MBIO2219 Experiments illustrating the topics discussed in MBIO 2209 Introduction to Marine Biology