Physical Science

The physical science minor supports the following goals of Milligan College:

• Students will demonstrate sound scholarship through their ability to read and think analytically and critically, to communicate clearly and effectively, to evidence knowledge and competencies in the liberal arts and the natural and social sciences, and to understand a significant body of material in their major field of study.
• Students will gain an enriched quality of life through awareness of health issues, appreciation for both the arts and sciences, stewardship of resources, and preparation for graduate studies and a rewarding career or profession.
• Students may seek to have a general exposure to the fields of chemistry and physics through the physical science minor. The flexibility which this minor allows a student who is interested in science as a complement to their chosen major may encourage more students to pursue their interest in the physical sciences.

Physical Science minor

Required courses in the minor:

• CHEM 151 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (4 hrs)
• CHEM 170 and 171 General Chemistry I and II (8 hrs)
• PHYS 104 Earth and Space Science (4 hrs)
• PHYS 203 General Physics I/Calculus (4 hrs)

The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the minor:

• 8 hours of laboratory science

Total number of required hours: 20