Program: Biology Teaching Minor - Weber State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 05, 2025

2015-2016 Catalog

This minor replaces and is a consolidation of the Botany and Zoology Teaching Minors.

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C-” or better in courses used towards the minor.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 47 credit hours. Students who select the Biology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department ).
Program Code: 6002
CIPC: 131322

Course Requirements for Biology Teaching Minor

Science Courses Required (39 credit hours)

ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4)
ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4)
BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4)
BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4)
MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4)
ZOOL 3300 - Genetics Credits: (4)
ZOOL 3600 - Comparative Physiology Credits: (4) or
ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology Credits: (4)
MICR 3154 - Microbial Ecology Credits: (4) or
BTNY 3454 - Plant Ecology Credits: (4) or
ZOOL 3450 - Ecology Credits: (4)
BTNY 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) or
MICR 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) or
ZOOL 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
BTNY 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) or
MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) or
ZOOL 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)

Required Support Courses (8 credit hours)

HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3)
CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) or
CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5)