Biology, Minor
About biology at Young Harris College
The biology minor allows students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in disciplines other than biology to engage in focused and in-depth study of the subject. Any student interested in a profession that involves health care, scientific research or any other biological application would benefit from a biology minor.
Biology minor requirements
To graduate with a minor in Biology from YHC, you’ll take 18 hours of coursework.
Required Courses
8 hours, including BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108
Core Courses
8 hours, including BIOL 3102 and BIOL 3201
Minor Courses
18 hours
Some of our most popular Biology classes include:
BIOL 1107 Introductory Biology I
This course is a study of important biological concepts such as scientific methodology, cell biochemistry, cell anatomy, cell reproduction, genetics, and evolution. Three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab required per week.
BIOL 3101 Genetics
Students will build a precise understanding of the physical nature and metabolism of the genetic material, patterns of inheritance of traits, and basic approaches of recombinant DNA technology; learn to approach genetic issues in society with a critical mind and educated perspective; and learn principles of classical and molecular genetics through experimentation. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.
BIOL 4101 Ecology
Students will learn fundamental ecological principles with special reference to levels of organization, population and community properties, structural adaptation, functional adjustments, and other factors affecting the distribution of organisms. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab required per week.
