2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
    Aug 27, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog

Biology Minor


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Minor Requirements


A student may plan a minor program in biology in consultation with a member of the department staff.

Five Biology Courses


Five biology courses are required, with the following stipulations:

  • only one can be numbered BIOL 102 or lower
  • at least one course must be at the 300- or 400-level

The policies regarding minimum grade requirements  established for a major apply to the minor program as well.

Applying transfer credit to the minor


A student entering Colgate as a first-year student may apply for transfer credit toward the minor for one course taken at another institution. A student transferring from another institution with junior or senior standing may petition for transfer credit for a second course toward the minor.

Biology Department


For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Biology department  catalog page.

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