Minors

In addition to offering the S.B. degree, the Department also offers a minor program in applied earth science with specialization in Geoscience, Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans, or Planetary Science and Planetary Astronomy.

A minor degree in our Department makes an excellent complement to planned degrees in civil engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, urban studies, ocean engineering, economics, aeronautics and astronautics, or applied mathematics. These combinations provide an excellent foundation for careers in applied science which touch on any area of earth science.

To complete a minor degree students must complete five courses. Two courses are core requirement courses. Another is some form of laboratory or field work, which can be accomplished by completing an independent research project. Also, an Institute LAB subject offered within the department, or 12 units of IAP subjects is required.