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Science, 数学 and 工程 未成年人
The School of 数学, Science and 工程 offers several minors in many academic departments, all of which can support and enhance a variety of different degree programs. Whether students are working towards careers in science or non-science fields, a stronger understanding of the natural world, mathematics and statistics, or engineering offers many advantages in the workplace and problem solving in any environment.
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Atmospheric Science and 物理
Minor in Environmental Science
Non-majors can select a minor in Environmental Science. The Environmental Science minor is designed for students who wish to explore and receive a comprehensive education in a natural science that covers topics and issues of local, 国家, and global importance on air, 土壤, and water resources.
| 课程列表 | 课程名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| METR 1325 | 自然灾害 | 4 |
| ENSC 1410 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENSC /杂志3410 | Soil Conservation and Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL/CHEM/GEOL/METR | 先进的选择性 | 3 |
| ENSC /杂志4460 | Research in Water Quality | 4 |
BIOL 1401 can substitute for ENSC 1410. METR 3340, METR 3345 and METR 4315 can be used to satisfy the advanced elective.
Total hours in minor: 19 hours
副修地质学
The 地质 minor requires 20 hours of coursework. It was designed to give prepare students for future work in geology, whether in their careers or graduate school. It prepares students by supplying a good foundation and work in important areas of intersection with 地质, 比如水, 环境, 和土壤.
| 课程列表 | 课程名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| 1401年地质 | 物理地质 | 4 |
| 1402年地质 | 历史地质学 | 4 |
| 3411年地质 | 水文地质 | 4 |
| 3450年地质 | Environmental 地质 | 4 |
| 3460年地质 | 地貌学 | 4 |
Minor in 气象学
The 气象学 minor will provide students with a comprehensive education in the dynamics of the earth's atmosphere, 天气分析, and weather forecasting. The minor includes course work on the impact of air pollution on people and 环境, the threat of changing climate due to global warming as well as severe weather, 世界气候. 气象学 is an interdisciplinary program and includes application in mathematics, 水文, 物理, and chemistry for academic research in the following areas: weather modeling and forecasting, air pollution studies, 水文, Geographic 信息 Systems (GIS) applications in meteorology, 和教育. 学生 should take additional courses in mathematics, especially calculus courses, as part of the preparation in operational meteorology, because these mathematics courses are necessary for successful completion of the upper-division 气象学 courses.
需求
22 hours of the following:
- METR 1430 气象学
- METR 3310 Radar 气象学
- METR 3320 Forecasting I
- METR 3330 Forecasting II
- METR 3335 Severe Weather
- METR 3340 Hydrology
Choose one of the following:
- METR 3356 Synoptic 气象学
- METR 3360 Satellite 气象学
辅修物理
The 辅修物理 program is designed to enhance students who major in other subject areas, especially in mathematics, 科学, 和工程. Please see the respective page for program requirements.
需求
17 hours, to include:
- 2305年的今天/2105 物理我 and Lab
- 2306年的今天/2103 物理二世 and Lab II
- PHYS 3310 Modern 物理 and Mathematical 物理
- PHYS 3320 Classical Dynamics
One of the following:
- PHYS 4330 Classical Electrodynamics
- PHYS 4340 Quantum 物理我
- CHEM 4431/4431L Physical 化学 and Lab
Minor in 工程 物理
The minor requires the following 9 hours:
| 课程列表 | 课程名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| 2305年的今天 | 物理我 | 3 |
| 2105年的今天 | 物理我 Laboratory | 1 |
| 2306年的今天 | 物理二世 | 3 |
| 2106年的今天 | 物理二世 Laboratory | 1 |
| 工程师3350 | Statics and Dynamics | 1 |
Plus any two out of the three course options listed below:
- ENGR 3455 Strength of Materials and Laboratory
- ENGR 4375 Thermodynamics
- ENGR 4470 Fluid Mechanics and Laboratory
Total hours in minor: 15-17 hours
学生 may substitute ENGR 4399 Special Topics in 工程 for one of the upper-level engineering course options only with permission from the chair of the 工程 Department
生物学
辅修生物学
需求: 17 semester hours
BIOL 1403: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity
BIOL 1402: Unity of Life and Laboratory
BIOL 9 additional upper-division hours in 生物学
化学 and 生物化学
Minor in 生物化学
Required Courses (26 hours):
CHEM 1301 - Chemical Principles I
CHEM 1101 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I
CHEM 1302 - Chemical Principles II
CHEM 1102 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II
CHEM 2311 - Organic 化学 I
CHEM 2111 - Organic 化学 Laboratory I
CHEM 2312 - Organic 化学 II
CHEM 2112 - Organic 化学 Laboratory II
CHEM 4351 - 生物化学 I
CHEM 4251 - 生物化学 I Laboratory
CHEM 4352 - 生物化学 II
CHEM 4252 - 生物化学 II Lab
One of the following Elective Course (2-3 hours):
CHEM 4353 - Molecular 生物化学
CHEM 4354 - Enzymology
CHEM 4260 - Advanced Chemical Research
Total Hours: 28-29 hours
副修化学
Required Courses (16 hours):
CHEM 1301 - Chemical Principles I
CHEM 1101 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I
CHEM 1302 - Chemical Principles II
CHEM 1102 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II
CHEM 2311 - Organic 化学 I
CHEM 2111 - Organic 化学 Laboratory I
CHEM 2312 - Organic 化学 II
CHEM 2112 - Organic 化学 Laboratory II
Any CHEM 3000 or 4000 level course (10 hours)
Total Hours: 26 hours
Computer 信息 Systems
A minor in Computer 信息 Systems (CIS) can be a valuable addition to any major since nearly all fields of study and organizations today employ computer technology in some way.
需求
- 15 hours of CIS courses
6 credit hours or more must be upper division (3000-4999) courses
There is much flexibility in selecting from the CIS courses to meet your specific areas of interests in programming, computer networking, emerging technology and cybersecurity.
Recommended Course Clusters for the Minor in Computer 信息 Systems
Cluster 1 – Networking and Security
- CIS 2328: Hardware and Systems Software
- CIS 2340: Introduction to Operating Systems
- CIS 2335 Computer Networks
- CIS 3340 Windows Client-Server Networks
- CIS 3353: Computer Systems Security
Cluster 2 – Telecommunications
- CIS 2328: Hardware and Systems Software
- CIS 2340: Introduction to Operating Systems
- CIS 2335 Computer Networks
- CIS 3367 Networks and Telecommunications
- CIS 3380 Emerging Technology
Cluster 3 – Networking and Telecommunications
- CIS 2328: Hardware and Systems Software
- CIS 2340: Introduction to Operating Systems
- CIS 2335 Computer Networks
- CIS 3340 Windows Client-Server Networks
- CIS 3367 Networks and Telecommunications
Cluster 4 – Linux Networks and Telecommunications
- CIS 2328: Hardware and Systems Software
- CIS 2340: Introduction to Operating Systems
- CIS 2335 Computer Networks
- CIS 2350: UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
- CIS 3325: Linux Networks
- CIS 3367 Networks and Telecommunications
Cluster 5 – Database Programming
- CIS 2330 – Programming Languages I
- CIS 2333 – Scripting Languages
- CIS 2368 – Website Development I
- CIS 3300 – Programming Languages II
- MIS 3363 – Design and Implementation of Databases and Systems
Cluster 6 – Website Development
- CIS 2330 – Programming Languages I
- CIS 2333 – Scripting Languages
- CIS 2368 – Website Development I
- CIS 3300 – Programming Languages II
- CIS 3365 – Website Development II
Cluster 7 – Website Programming
- CIS 2330 – Programming Languages I
- CIS 2333 – Scripting Languages
- CIS 2368 – Website Development I
- CIS 3365 – Website Development II
- CIS 4375 – Creating Dynamic Websites
Cluster 8 – Programming
- CIS 2330 – Programming Languages I
- CIS 2333 – Scripting Languages
- CIS 2368 – Website Development I
- CIS 3300 – Programming Languages II
- CIS 4330 – Object Orientated Programming
数学 and 统计数据
Minor in 保险精算学
学生 who are pursuing majors in other subject areas may elect to get a minor in actuarial science. 学生 who are pursuing a degree (BA or BS) in mathematics may also use this minor to fulfill the "minor requirement".
Required Courses (18 hours):
BFIN 3321 - Principles of Financial Management
BFIN 3325 - Money and Capital Markets
BFIN 3326 - Risk Management and Insurance
MATH 3331 - Foundations of Probability and 统计数据
MATH 3332 - Foundations of Statistical Inference
MATH 4333 - Regression Analysis
Minor in 数学
学生 who are pursuing majors in subject areas other than mathematics may elect to get a minor in mathematics.
The requirement for a minor in mathematics include:
18 semester hours of mathematics courses, to include MATH 2312, 2313, and at least 9 hours of upper division courses.
Minor in 统计数据
学生 who are pursuing majors in other subject areas may elect to get a minor in statistics. 学生 who are pursuing a degree (BA or BS) in mathematics may also use this minor to fulfill the "minor requirement".
Required Courses (15 hours):
MATH 2312 - Calculus I
MATH 2313 - Calculus II
MATH 3331 - Foundations of Probability and 统计数据
MATH 3332 - Foundations of Statistical Inference
MATH 3333 - Application of Statistical Methods I
Elective Course (3 hours):
MATH 4333 - Regression Analysis
MATH 4335 - Computational 统计数据 and its Applications
MATH 2312 and MATH 2313 may be double-counted toward a BS or BA degree in 数学 and a minor in 统计数据. The other courses listed above may not be double-counted toward a BS or BA in 数学 when used toward a minor in 统计数据.
The upper division courses listed here are not to be double counted toward either BS or BA in mathematics.
营养
辅修营养学
学生 who are pursuing majors in subject areas other than nutrition may elect to get a minor in 营养.
The requirement for a minor in 营养 includes:
NUTR 2341 and at least 9 hours of other NUTR courses, 6 hours of which must be in upper-division courses (3000 and above). Seminar, Practicum, and 1000-level courses do not meet the requirements for a minor.