Earth Science Minor

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.

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Minor Requirements

Required 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

Electives 4 Credits

Choose one course from the following:

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)
Jose' Garcia (jogarcia@nmu.edu; schedule a meeting)

When you are ready to declare:

You many 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. For Earth Science be sure to select a concentration if you are under the Fall 2023 (or more recent) Bulletin.
Submit the declare request.

You may also visit the Student Success Office in 3302 C.B. Hedgcock Building to make the change in person.