Natural Sciences Minor
The Natural Science Minor provides opportunities for students to sample widely among the natural sciences to gain knowledge of both physical and life sciences. Because much of our understanding of the natural world is framed quantitatively, the study of mathematics is included. In addition to studying how natural science is a way of knowing, students include coursework involving the relationship of science to other forms of knowledge, culture, or society.
A total of at least 13 credits to include at least one lab course and the following:
- One (1) of the following courses.
- MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics (3 cr)
- MAT-149 Pre-Calculus (4 cr)
or
a higher level math course (excluding MAT-221 / MAT-222 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II)
- At least 3 credits in physical sciences, selected from among:
- At least 3 credits in life sciences, selected from among:
- BIO-102 Human Disease & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-104 Introduction to Human Anatomy
- BIO-108 Human Genetics (3 cr)
- BIO-120 Frontiers in Biology & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-129 Murder, Medicine, and Magic (3-4 cr)
- BIO-140 Idaho Natural History & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-199T.1 Life of Birds & Laboratory (4 cr)
- BIO-199T.2 Biology of Reproduction (3 cr)
- CHE-124 Forensic Science & Laboratory (3 cr)
- ENV-260 Environmental Science II & Laboratory (4 cr)
- At least one course that emphasizes relationships between science and
knowledge, culture, or society:
- ENV-200 Nature and Culture (3 cr)
- ATH-309 Cross Cultural Approaches to the Environment (3 cr)
- REL-251.1 Theology and the Sciences (3 cr)
- PHI-202.3 Bioethics (3 cr)
- PHI-340 Environmental Philosophy (3 cr)
- ENG-299T.9 Visions of Environment (3 cr)
- POE-339 Environmental Policy Analysis (3 cr)
- POE-389 Ecological Economics (3 cr)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Reasoning
- Quantitative and Qualitative Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Sharpen student understanding of the methodology and limits of science
- Increase student scientific literacy in both the physical and life sciences
- Apply scientific knowledge in the broader context of the liberal arts