Distinguishing features of the biology minor include:

  • An outstanding team of expert biology faculty including molecular and cell biologists, botanists, zoologists, marine biologists and ecologists.
  • Undergraduate research projects, internships and other opportunities in and around the exciting Monterey Bay region.
  • A firm foundation in basic biology principles covering everything from the DNA in individual cells up through the function of entire ecosystems
  • A variety of advanced biology electives, allowing students to focus their biology minor in areas ranging from biotechnology to marine biology to medicine
  • State-of-the-art biology teaching labs in the Chapman Science Academic Center