Overview
Trinity’s minor in biology allows students to engage in labs in biological fundamentals and upper division courses. Through classroom study, hands-on laboratory experience, and undergraduate research opportunities, biology minors at Trinity become knowledgeable, disciplined, and, simultaneously, flexible in their abilities to think across biological scales and subjects.
Fast Facts
- Conduct research with faculty as early as your first year
- Meets requirements of many health care professions' graduate programs
- Supports diverse interdisciplinary pursuits
- Includes experiential learning as part of your program of study
- Provides a solid and broad foundation in biology
What You'll Study
From labs to field research, develop skills beyond the textbook
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Genetics
Understand the process of gene mutation and inheritance, fundamental to the expression of traits by individuals and evolution of traits through time. The lecture and laboratory take complementary approaches to study the principles of genetics.
Cells and Cell Systems Lab
Develop laboratory abilities including the design, execution and analysis of a biological investigations, and master techniques such as liquid handling, microscopy, data acquisition, and data analysis.
Costa Rican Ecology
Engage with one of the most biologically diverse regions of the world with a high degree of endemism (species found nowhere else). Explore different ecoregions of Costa Rica, focusing on the diversity and abundance of small to medium-sized mammals at elevations ranging from sea-level rainforests and dry forests to high-elevation cloud forests.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Chemistry (B.S.)
Geosciences (B.S.)
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.)
Pre-Medical and Health Professions (Special Interest)
Urban Studies (B.A.)
Faculty
Learn alongside accessible mentors
Trinity faculty value and mentor students as colleagues in inquiry, blending the definition of scholarship and teaching.
Student Opportunities
Research, grow and explore in top-notch facilities and field opportunities
Students participate in research both during the academic year and summer, working either at Trinity or at other universities or research institutions...
Costa Rican Ecology Program
Students in the Costa Rican Ecology Program will spend a month surveying and sampling a variety of mammals while studying...
Research Internships
Students may arrange for an off-campus study in a research laboratory, with prior written approval of a faculty member and...
Center for the Sciences and Innovation (CSI)
Trinity’s integrated, 300,000-square-foot science and engineering complex contains glass-walled...
Biology Club
The Biology Club is a student organization open to all students with an interest in biology. This very active organization coordinates...
Monday Afternoon Seminar Series
One of the major activities of the biology department is the Monday afternoon seminar series, during which students...
When You Graduate
Excel in health, research, tech, and beyond
Our graduates are equipped with powerful intellectual tools that enable them to engage successfully in the career of their choice and make decisions as informed and critically thinking global citizens.
Careers
A minor in biology provides a background in our earth's living systems, bolstering potential careers in research, nonprofit work and beyond.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Dental school
- Medical school
- Optometry school
- Pursuit of terminal degree (PhD)
- Veterinary school
Career Areas:
- Academia
- Biotechnology
- Law
- Medical Professional
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Public Health
- Teaching
- Wildlife and Conservation biology
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- Brooks City Base
- Conservation International
- Kaplan Test Preparation
- Nature Conservancy
- San Antonio Water System
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
- US Fish and Wildlife Service
- UT Health Science Center
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