The Astrobiology Minor
The Astrobiology minor requires a total of 18 credits, with at least 6 credits at the 400 level. Several of the required courses have prerequisites, so students should work with advisers when planning to complete the Astrobiology Minor. This minor is offered through the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, so questions about the minor should be directed to the EMS faculty member in charge of the minor.
BIOL/GEOSC 474 (Prereq: BIOL 110, CHEM 110)
9-10 credits from EARTH 2 or GEOSC 021, ASTRO 140 (Prereq: ASTRO 1, 5 & 6, or 10) or ASTRO 291 (Prereq: PHYS 211), GEOSC 204 (Prereq: BIOL 110, GEOSC 1 or 20), or BIOL 427 (Prereq: BIOL 220W & 230W)
5-6 credits from ASTRO 420W (Prereq: ASTRO 292), ASTRO 475W (Prereq: ASTRO 292), BIOL 405 (Prereq: BIOL 222 or 230W), BMB 401 (Prereq: CHEM 212, BMB 251 or BIOL 230), BMB 402 (Prereq: BMB 401 or CHEM 476), GEOSC 416 (Prereq: CHEM 110, 112, 111, & 113, GEOSC 1 or 20), GEOSC 419 (Prereq: CHEM 110 & 112), METEO 466 (Prereq: MATH 141, PHYS 211), or MICRB 201 (Prereq: CHEM 110)
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.