Program: Biology Minor - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Contact Information

S. Elizabeth Rácz, PhD MPH
Biology Program Coordinator, Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemistry, Biology and Health Sciences
Chemical and Biological Engineering/Chemistry 3316
Office Phone: (605) 394-2260
Email: Sara.Racz@sdsmt.edu

Department Website

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Required courses:

BIOL 151 General Biology I Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 151L General Biology I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 153 General Biology II Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 153L General Biology II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 371 Genetics Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 371L Genetics Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

Elective courses:

Choose 7 credits* from the list below:

BIOL 221 Human Anatomy Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 221L Human Anatomy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 311 Principles of Ecology Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 326 Biomedical Physiology Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 326L Biomedical Physiology Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 331 Microbiology Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 331L Microbiology Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 341 Microbial Processes in Engineering and Natural Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 341L Microbial Processes Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
BIOL 375 Current Bioethical Issues Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 406/506 Global Environmental Change Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 423 Pathogenesis Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 438/538 Industrial Microbiology Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 455/555 DNA Structure and Function Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 446/546 Molecular Cell Biology Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 478/578 Microbial Genetics Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 480/580 Bioinformatics Credits: (3-0) 3
BIOL 498 Research Credits: 1 to 12
CHEM 464/564 Biochemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 464L/564L Biochemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 465L Biochemistry Laboratory II Credits: (0-1) 1

Total credits: 19

Notes

A grade of “C” or higher will be required for every course in this minor.

*Three of the seven credits of the elective requirement must be taken at the 400-level.

To apply for a minor, please review policies and submit required forms .

Students from any undergraduate discipline - other than Biology - may pursue a minor in Biology.