Earth Science Minor

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The Earth Science minor at NMU provides students with a thorough knowledge of Earth’s physical environment including its geology, weather and climate, astronomical relationships, and hydrology, as well as excellent field experience, locally and abroad.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

Total Credits Required 20 Credits

Complete all of the following courses: 16 Credits

AS 103 - Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR] [LAB] 4 Credits
GC 225 - Introduction to Maps 2 Credits
GC 255 - Physical Geology [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
GC 385 - Weather and Climate 4 Credits
GC 390 - Oceanography 2 Credits

Earth Science Elective

Choose one course from the following: 4 Credits

GC 202 - Soils 4 Credits
GC 210 - Earth Hazards [SCII] 4 Credits
GC 376 - Field Geology 4 Credits
GC 365 - Historical Geology 4 Credits
GC 370 - Geomorphology 4 Credits