Physical Sciences, Minor

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The minor consists of the following 22-23 units. Six of these will also be counted in general education. Students interested in the minor should consult an advisor.

Minor Core Requirements

Complete the following 16-17 units; of these, 6 may be applied to general education.

ASTR 100 - Descriptive Astronomy Unit(s): 3
CHEM 102 - Chemistry and Society Unit(s): 3
GEOL 102 - Our Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology Unit(s): 3
CS 101 - Introduction to Computers and Computing Unit(s): 3
PHYS 100 - Descriptive Physics Unit(s): 3
ASTR 231 - Introduction to Observational Astronomy Unit(s): 2 OR
PHYS 102 - Descriptive Physics Laboratory Unit(s): 1

Minor Electives

Complete 6 units from the following:

ASTR 305 - Frontiers in Astronomy Unit(s): 3
ASTR 350 - Cosmology Unit(s): 3
GEOG 310 - Meteorology
GEOL 306 - Environmental Geology Unit(s): 3
GEOL 323 - Hydrology Unit(s): 3
PHYS 342 - Light and Color Unit(s): 3

Units

Total units in minor core: 16-17

Total units in the minor electives: 6

Total units in the minor, including 6 units in general education: 22-23