The Minor in Environmental and Plant Biology is designed for students interested in the plant sciences and those that may find the information obtained useful for their careers or private lives.
The flexibility in this program allows it to supplement a major in another discipline such as economics, education, business administration, computer science, anthropology, sociology, geography, geological sciences, or biological sciences.
Careers with a Plant Biology Minor
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Admission to the Minor
Students from all colleges and departments are invited to pursue a Plant Biology Minor.
To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
A plant biology minor requires a total of 20 hours, including three required courses: PBIO 1140 - Foundations of Plant Biology; PBIO 1150 - Plant Structure and Development, and PBIO 2090 - Plant Ecology.
View Courses & Minor Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
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Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information about the History Minor, contact Dr. Harvey Ballard .
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