School of Undergraduate Studies

Natural Science Minor

• Program Objectives
• Course Requirements

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Natural Science

Students may seek an academic minor in natural science.

Minor in Natural Science

The natural science minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major by providing an underlying scientific basis upon which to build a career in natural science, life science, physical science, and the allied health fields, as well as bioinformatics, environmental management, science journalism, and science education.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in natural science will be able to:

• Understand and articulate basic scientific principles and concepts.
• Perform standard laboratory procedures appropriate to selected scientific fields.
• Apply basic scientific knowledge to problems encountered in medicine, public health, and other science-related fields.

Natural Science Minor - Course Requirements

A minor in natural science requires the completion of 17 credits of coursework in natural science, chosen from any courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, and physics. Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upperlevel courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.