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Earth Science Minor

When this minor is added to a Bachelor’s Degree, it opens up an increased number of job opportunities. Professionals with science backgrounds are sought after by a large variety of employers in industry, research, government, and non-profit organizations. For example, add this minor to a B.S. in Environmental Science to increase your appeal to future employers and add diversity to your resume, or add this minor to a secondary teaching degree to allow you to teach middle school earth science.

Requirements

Courses

GEOL 105Physical Geology

3
GEOL 105LPhysical Geology Lab

1
GEOL 106The Earth Through Time

3
GEOL 106LThe Earth Through Time Lab

1
GEOL 311Process Geomorphology

4
PHYS 110Introductory Astronomy

3
PHYS 110LIntroductory Astronomy Lab

1
SCNC 315Weather and Climate

3

Select two courses from the following (6-7)

GEOL 320Hydrogeology

3
GEOL 330Physical Geology of North Dakota

3
 
GEOL 499Special Topics, Readings

1-6
Three to Six Credits Allowed
 
GIS 380Applied Arc GIS

3
SOIL 444Soil Genesis and Survey

4

In order to graduate, a grade of “C” or better is required in courses taken in fulfillment of a natural sciences degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120 and COMM 110.

Total Credit Hours:25-26