Program Overview
Where will the next earthquake strike? What is the probability of flooding where you live or work? Are you interested in the physical processes that affect our lives and living on Earth? If so, then consider pursuing a minor in Earth Science. 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.
Earth Science Minor Requirements 20 Credits
Complete all of the following courses: 16 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
- AS 103 - Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR] [LAB] 4 Credits
Earth Science Electives
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
Declaring the Earth Science Minor
We strongly encourage you to meet with one of our Senior Success Advisors in EEGS before declaring the minor, as they can provide valuable guidance and will work with you to develop a degree plan. Our Success Advisors are:
- Ruth Abbott (rabbott@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)
- Lauren Anargyros (lanargyr@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)
- Kelsey Avey (kavey@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)
- Jennifer Mital (jmital@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)
- Susan Robison (surobison@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)
When you are ready to declare:
- You may submit your request to change a major or a minor on the web on the Change or Declare a Major page.
- Enter your name, NMU IN, email address, class standing, check the "change my major" box, and input any additional relevant comments.
- Submit the declare request.
You may also visit the Student Success Office in 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building to make the change in person.