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The minor in Biology offers students an opportunity to explore fundamental concepts in the biological sciences, providing a solid foundation for those interested in diverse fields such as healthcare, 研究, 环境科学等. Through a combination of core courses and additional biology electives, students gain a comprehensive understanding of molecular and cellular biology, 生物多样性和遗传学.
课程
- BIO 201: Molecular and Cell Basis of Life (four credit hours) introduces students to the fundamental principles of molecular biology and cellular structure and function.
- BIO 202: Organismal Adaptation and Diversity (four credit hours) explores the diversity of life on Earth, 关注组织结构, 生理和生态适应.
- BIO 303: Genetics (four credit hours) delves into the principles of inheritance, 基因表达和遗传变异, building upon foundational concepts introduced in BIO 201.
另外, students complete six additional credit hours of biology elective courses to further explore specialized topics or areas of interest within the field.
满足先决条件, students must have completed one semester of general Chemistry and one semester of Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics recommended), ensuring a strong foundation in essential scientific principles.
整体, the minor in Biology provides a comprehensive and flexible pathway for students to supplement their primary area of study with a deeper understanding of biological sciences, preparing them for a variety of career paths and further academic pursuits.
For more information about the curriculum, view the 学术目录.
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The minor in Chemistry offers students the opportunity to delve into the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry, providing a solid foundation for those interested in fields such as healthcare, 环境科学, 材料科学等. Through a combination of core courses and elective options, students gain a comprehensive understanding of chemical concepts and laboratory techniques.
课程
学生从CHEM 103-104开始, 普通化学, 涵盖化学原理的基本主题, 原子结构, 化学反应和化学计量学. These courses serve as prerequisites for further coursework in the minor.
辅修课程的选修课, students choose three courses from a selection of upper-level chemistry courses, 共11-12学时. These courses offer in-depth exploration of specialized areas within chemistry, 比如有机化学, 定量分析, 物理化学, 高级无机化学和生物化学.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of chemical concepts while allowing flexibility for exploration and specialization based on individual interests and career goals. With a total of 19-20 credit hours required for completion, the minor in Chemistry equips students with valuable knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of scientific and professional fields.
For more information about the curriculum, view the 学术目录.
环境科学
If you’re interested in the natural world and are looking to enhance your career opportunities, 考虑辅修环境科学. You will participate in discussion-oriented seminars and be exposed to new ideas, 思想轨迹和沟通方式. You’ll use your growing scientific expertise to broaden your horizons, creating additional pathways to careers in journalism, 业务, 教育, 创意写作, 政治学等.
A minor in Environmental Science is more than an extra line on your degree—it’s an opportunity to understand exactly how we, 作为人类, 影响自然世界，也被自然世界影响.
课程
Our minor in Environmental Science offers an interdisciplinary approach, equipping students with essential scientific and mathematical foundations to address environmental challenges. 通过跨越生物学的课程, 地质, 数学, 哲学与环境科学, 学生获得不同的见解和技能. With elective options like wetlands and waterways or natural disasters, this minor prepares students to contribute meaningfully to 环境科学, 不管他们的学术背景如何.
For more information about the curriculum, view the 学术目录.
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The minor in Geology offers students an immersive exploration of Earth's dynamic processes, 地质历史和自然资源, providing a foundational understanding for those interested in careers related to 环境科学, 资源管理, 岩土工程等. Through a combination of core courses and elective options, students gain insight into the complex interactions shaping our planet and develop practical skills in geological analysis and interpretation.
课程
学生从GEOL 101开始, 物理地质, which introduces the fundamental principles of 地质, 包括地球材料, 板块构造与地质过程. This course serves as a prerequisite for further coursework in the minor.
在此基础上建立, GEOL 102 explores Earth's geological history and evolution through topics such as stratigraphy, 古生物学和地质的时间尺度.
GEOL 311深入研究矿物, 关注他们的身份, 分类, 形成过程, providing students with a deeper understanding of Earth's mineralogical diversity.
完成辅修课程, students select 地质 electives at the 200-level or above, 不包括GEOL 209, 共8学时. These elective courses offer opportunities for specialization in areas such as structural 地质, 环境地质, 水文地质学或石油地质学, allowing students to tailor their 教育 to align with their specific interests and career goals.
With a total of 20 credit hours required for completion, the minor in Geology equips students with valuable knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of scientific, 环境与工程领域, preparing them for meaningful contributions to the understanding and stewardship of our planet.
For more information about the curriculum, view the 学术目录.
