Group Science Minor for Geology Majors (26 hours minimum)

The group science minor is designed for students not electing a mathematics, chemistry, physics, or biology minor. Some modification of these requirements may be made in consultation with the student’s departmental advisor. This minor is not acceptable for education majors and minors.

Required Courses Hours

Biological Sciences (4 hours)

Physics (10 hours)

Either

PHYS 1130 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 1140 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 1150 - General Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 1160 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

OR

PHYS 2050 - Mechanics and Heat Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2060 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2070 - Electricity and Light Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2080 - Electricity and Light Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

Electives

At least 4 credit hours selected from the physical or biological sciences with approval of student’s advisor.