Minor in Life Science Visualization

The Minor in Life Science Visualization is designed for students in many disciplines who wish to enhance their understanding of visual thinking, education, and communication in the life sciences. The minor is open to students from any college or major with a sophomore standing. Students who wish to earn the minor must notify the Associate Program Director for Undergraduate Education - Life Science Visualization.  Basic drawing competency must be demonstrated through a portfolio review. No college-level drawing course is required, but ART 112 is recommended. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 in Life Science Visualization courses must be maintained to successfully complete the program. Students must complete 16-17 semester hours for the minor.

Prerequisite Courses
Students must earn a grade of B or higher in the following prerequisite course:
BIOS 110Biology of Cells and Organisms4
Required Courses
BVIS 250Life Science Visualization Techniques I a3
BVIS 251Life Science Visualization Techniques II b3
Complete at least one of the following:4-5
Human Physiological Anatomy I c
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy d
Complete at least one of the following:3
Biological Illustration Techniques
Anatomical Figure Drawing
Complete at least one of the following:3
Life Science Animation, Storytelling and Storyboarding b
Digital Sculpting for Life Science Illustration b
Serious Games for Life Science Education b
Visual Strategies for Health and Life Science Communication b
Total Hours16-17
a

Requires BIOS 110BIOS 120, or BIOS 104 as a prerequisite.

b

Requires BVIS 250 as a prerequisite.

c

Requires BIOS 110 as a prerequisite.

d

Requires both BIOS 110 and BIOS 120 as a prerequisite.