Physical Sciences Minor

NSM PEAK

The Physical Sciences minor is designed for students desiring to better understand the physical sciences but who do not plan on pursuing a career in the sciences.

Physical Science minors may not major in Mathematics-Physics.

Minor Requirements

15 credits

Complete MAT-150 or higher level math course (4 credits).

MAT-
One course MAT-150 or higher

3-4 credits

Complete 2 courses and their corresponding labs (8 credits).

CHE-141General Chemistry I

3 credits

CHE-141LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credit

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CHE-142General Chemistry II

3 credits

CHE-142LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1 credit

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PHY-231General Physics I

3 credits

PHY-231LGeneral Physics I Lab

1 credit

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or

PHY-271Analytical Physics I

3 credits

PHY-271LAnalytical Physics I Lab

1 credit

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PHY-232General Physics II

3 credits

PHY-232LGeneral Physics II Lab

1 credit

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or

PHY-272Analytical Physics II

3 credits

PHY-272LAnalytical Physics II Lab

1 credit

Complete at least 3 additional credits in PHY, CHE, or ENV.

ENV course electives are limited to the following:
ENV-101Physical Geology

3 credits

ENV-101LPhysical Geology Lab

1 credit

ENV-150Physical Geography

3 credits

ENV-310Geomorphology

3 credits

ENV-310LGeomorphology Laboratory

1 credit

ENV-320Earth's Dynamic Climate System

3 credits