2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

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Natural Science, Minor

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Requirements For: Minor – 19 hours, 2.0 gpa

This interdisciplinary minor is designed for students seeking a generalized knowledge of the natural and physical sciences. It is recommended for those not majoring in the sciences but who wish to gain a better appreciation for science and acquire a broad base of knowledge in biology, chemistry, and geoscience. It is also appropriate for those interested in teaching general science content, especially at the elementary level. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required.

At least one course from each of the following:

Biology

BI 101 - Biological Concepts Credits: 4
BI 111 - Environmental Biology Credits: 4
BI 210 - The Human Body Credits: 3
BI 214 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
BI 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 221 - Zoology Credits: 4
BIO 225 - Botany Credits: 4

Chemistry/Physics

CH 101 - Chemistry in the World Credits: 4
CH 107 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CH 107L - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
PY 101 - Physical World Credits: 3
PY 155 - Concepts of Physics I Credits: 4
PY 156 - Concepts of Physics II Credits: 4

Geology/Geography

GGP 115 - Physical Geography Credits: 4
GGP 205 - Meteorology Credits: 4
GO 130 - Astronomy Credits: 4
GO 141 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
GO 151 - History of the Earth Credits: 4
GO 200 - Oceanography Credits: 4

Natural Science

NS 220 - Applied Statistics and Experimental Design Credits: 3
NS 241 - Philosophy and History of Science Credits: 3
NS 304 - Science, Technology, and Society Credits: 3

Total 19 cr.