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.

15 - 17 credits

Minor Requirements

MAT-150Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach

4 credits

MAT-150 or higher level math course (excluding MAT-221/MAT-222 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II)

Complete 2 courses from the following:

CHE-141General Chemistry I

4 credits

CHE-141LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1 credit

CHE-142General Chemistry II

4 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

4 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

4 credits

PHY-272LAnalytical Physics II Lab

1 credit

And complete at least 3 additional credits in PHY, CHE, or GEO

Mathematics-Physics Majors may not minor in Physics or Physical Science.