Overview
Modeled after the existing Natural Sciences bachelor's degree programs, the Minor in Natural Sciences is available to students from both the College of Science and Technology (CST) and other colleges. For students outside of CST who have previously taken a small number of CST classes either for their major or to gain exposure to one or more of the natural science disciplines, this minor offers opportunities to explore further and gain a natural science credential. For CST students switching programs to another college, the Natural Sciences minor allows them to document completed science coursework.
Campus Location: Main
Undergraduate Contact Information
Susan Varnum, Program Director and Professor of Chemistry
Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Science Education
College of Science and Technology
Gladfelter Hall, Room 629
215-204-4073
susan.varnum@temple.edu
Minor Requirements
To earn a minor in Natural Sciences, students must meet the requirements listed below. Please note that many of these courses have Math course prerequisites that, if not already satisfied by major degree requirements, may add to the Total Credit Hours for the minor. For more information, please consult the course descriptions or ask an academic advisor.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College of Science and Technology | ||
| SCTC 1013 | Elements of Data Science for the Physical and Life Sciences | 3 |
| SCTC 1301 | Problem Solving in Science | 2 |
| SCTC 1501 | STEM Challenge: The World Around Us | 4 |
| or SCTC 1502 | STEM Challenge: The World Within | |
| SCTC 2396 | Writing for Science and Technology | 3 |
| SCTC 3001 | History of Science | 3 |
| SCTC 3312 | Coding STEM Lessons | 1 |
| Laboratory Science 1 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| Introduction to Organismal Biology | ||
or BIOL 1911 | Honors Introduction to Organismal Biology | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science I and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (F) | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics I | ||
or PHYS 1961 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics I | |
| General Physics I | ||
or PHYS 2921 | Honors General Physics I | |
| Laboratory Science 2 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| General Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | ||
or BIOL 1912 | Honors Introduction to Biomolecules, Cells and Genomes | |
| Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | ||
or BIOL 2912 | Honors Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Honors General Chemical Science II and Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II | ||
| Sedimentary Environments | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy (F) | ||
| Introduction to General Physics II | ||
| Elementary Classical Physics II | ||
or PHYS 1962 | Honors Elementary Classical Physics II | |
| General Physics II | ||
or PHYS 2922 | Honors General Physics II | |
| Total Credit Hours | 23-24 | |
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The two laboratory science courses must be from the same department.
Residency Requirements: At least 12 credits required for the minor must be completed at Temple. At least 12 SCTC credits must be completed at Temple.