About the Minors in IB
The School of Integrative Biology is pleased to offer two new minors: Minor in Integrative Biology and Minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology. A minor in Integrative Biology is ideal for students intending to have a career in a field other than biology, but for whom a background in biology is nevertheless complementary, e.g. law, technology, bioinformatics, business, scientific writing, and engineering.
A minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology points students toward getting strength in this sub-discipline of biology. Preparation for many careers is advanced by coursework in ecology and conservation, e.g. environmental lawyer, environmental consultant, conservation technician, and environmental educator.
Interested students should schedule an appointment with an IB advisor by calling 217-333-6774, make an appointment online, or just stop by our office in 127 Burrill Hall.
Minor in Integrative Biology
| Hours | Course Requirements |
|---|---|
| 4 | IB 150 - Organismal and Evolutionary Biology (4 hours) or IB 103 - Introduction to Plant Biology (4 hours) or IB 104 - Animal Biology (4 hours) |
| 7-8 | Two of the following: IB 202 - Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours, lecture only; 4 hours, with lab) IB 203 - Ecology (4 hours) IB 204 - Genetics (3 hours, lecture only; 4 hours, with lab) IB 302 - Evolution (4 hours) |
| 6-8 | Two additional courses at the 300 or 400 level selected from List of Area Courses for the IB Major*. |
| 16-20 hours |
*Please note, all prerequisite courses must be taken if specified.
Minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology
| Hours | Course Requirements |
|---|---|
| 4 | IB 150 - Organismal and Evolutionary Biology (4 hours) |
| 8 | IB 203 - Ecology (4 hours) IB 204 - Genetics (4 hours) |
| 6-8 | Two additional courses from the following courses*: IB 348 - Fish and Wildlife Ecology (3 hours) IB 431 - Behavioral Ecology (3 hours) IB 440 - Plants and Global Change (3 hours) IB 443 - Evolutionary Ecology (3 hours) IB 444 - Insect Ecology (3 or 4 hours) IB 449 - Limnology (4 hours) IB 451 - Conservation Biology (4 hours) IB 452 - Ecosystem Ecology (3 hours) IB 453 - Community Ecology (3 hours) |
| 18-20 hours |
*Please note, all prerequisite courses must be taken if specified.