Catalog 2010 - 2011

The Technical & Analytical Skills minor consists of 20 - 22 credits and a suite of courses that emphasize technical and analytical skills (statistics, computer applications and programming, Geographic Information Systems, Web management. course-specific laboratory techniques) in the Natural Sciences. The minor is designed for all students who plan to enter technical fields or graduate programs in the Natural Sciences. The minor is NOT recommended for students planning to enter professional school (medical, dental, etc.).

The following is required:

• Two laboratory courses in the Natural Sciences.
• MAT-212 Advanced Statistical Methods (3 cr)
• Two courses chosen from the following:
  • ART-114 Desktop Publishing (2 cr)
  • ART-115 Digital Imaging (2 cr)
  • ART-129 Web Design (2 cr)
• Two courses chosen from the following:
  • BUS-150 Business Computer Applications (3 cr)
  • CSC-150 Introduction to Computer Programming I (3 cr)
  • CSC-151 Computer Programming II (3 cr)
  • ENV-350 Geographic Information Systems & Laboratory (3 cr)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Computer-based skills (software applications and/or computer programming)
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Analytical Reasoning
• Communication skills
• Understanding of the scientific method