Evolutionary Studies Program

Minor in Evolutionary Studies

Minor Requirements

The undergraduate minor in Evolutionary Studies (EvoS) introduces students to evolutionary thinking across a wide range of academic disciplines and is explicitly meant to be interdisciplinary. The EvoS minor consists of a minimum of 24 credits, including the following requirements:

  • EvoS/BIOL 105 (Evolution for Everyone) is the required foundational course. four credits.
  • One (1) additional foundational course in biological evolution and human behavior. Choose from BIOL 114, ANTH 168, PSYC 111, ENVI 101. four credits.
  • Three (3) additional evolution-related courses taught in any department or program of Harpur College, at least two of which must be taken at the 300-400 level. 12 credits.
  • EvoS/BIOL 451 (Current Topics in Evolutionary Studies) is the required capstone course for the minor. This two-credit seminar series must be taken twice. four credits.

To learn more about the program visit the Evolutionary Studies website.

Notes on Curricular Requirements

  • Courses listed as EvoS are regularly cross-listed with biology and anthropology. So if students cannot register under the EvoS designation, there may still be seats available in the BIOL or ANTH sections.
  • Approval of courses that count for the three evolution-related courses requirement is at the discretion of the EvoS coordinator. A current representative list of approved evolution-related courses can be found on the EvoS website: Courses in the EvoS Program.
  • Only courses passed with a grade of C- or better may count towards minor requirements.
  • One (1) course taken pass/fail can count towards minor requirements.
  • A total of 24 credits are required for completion of this minor, of which at least 12 credits must be taken at ßÙßÇÂþ»­.
  • At least 12 credits must be taken at the upper level (300-400 level).
  • A maximum of four credits of independent study/research course (e.g., ANTH/BIOL 497) is allowed.

List of Faculty

This program draws faculty from across multiple departments. For a list of faculty, see the program's website.