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-141 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHE-141L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 credit |
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| CHE-142 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-142L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 credit |
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| PHY-231 | General Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-231L | General Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
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| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
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| PHY-232 | General Physics II | 3 credits |
| PHY-232L | General Physics II Lab | 1 credit |
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| PHY-272 | Analytical Physics II | 3 credits |
| PHY-272L | Analytical 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-101 | Physical Geology | 3 credits |
| ENV-101L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 credit |
| ENV-150 | Physical Geography | 3 credits |
| ENV-310 | Geomorphology | 3 credits |
| ENV-310L | Geomorphology Laboratory | 1 credit |
| ENV-320 | Earth's Dynamic Climate System | 3 credits |