Minor in Forensic Biology
The Forensic Biology minor explores the application of biological principles to criminal investigations and the analysis of physical evidence. Students gain hands-on experience with laboratory techniques and investigative methods used in areas such as genetics, DNA analysis and human biology. This minor complements science-focused majors by developing critical thinking and technical skills relevant to forensic science, laboratory research and related fields.
Some majors may not be eligible to pair with this minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.
Prescott Minor Requirements
| BIOL 121 | Foundations of Biology II * | 3 |
| BIOL 121L | Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 215 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 215L | Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| FRSC 220 | Investigative Methodology and Forensic Science | 3 |
| FRSC 220L | Investigative Methodology and Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 |
| Choose Two of the Following Course Sets: | 8 | |
| BIOL 305 & BIOL 305L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 405 & BIOL 405L | Molecular and Cell Biology and Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory ** | 4 |
| BIOL 406 & BIOL 406L | Forensic DNA Analysis and Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
* BIOL 120/120L are prerequisites for BIOL 121. Students pursuing degrees for which BIOL 120/120L are not a requirement should plan room in their course of study to accommodate it.
** CHEM 310/310L are prerequisites for BIOL 405. Students pursuing degrees for which CHEM 310/310L are not a requirement should plan room in their course of study to accommodate it and its prerequisite chemistry courses.