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Physical Science Major, Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts Studies students may select a major in Physical Science. Students will learn about topics like astrology, physics, geology, chemistry and meteorology.

This major requires:

  • 45 QH including Physical Science courses taken as part of the General Education requirement
  • 25 QH of upper level coursework
  • 15 QH of upper level courses must be taken at NLU
  • A minimum grade of “C” for each course in the major
  • Science department approval before registering for any Science courses that are accelerated, field-based or intersession

Required Courses

Physical Science Electives - 45 QH

Choose 45 QH from the courses listed below:

LAN108Focus on the Solar System
LAN150Survey of Physical Science
LAN250General Chemistry I
LAN251General Chemistry II
LAN256Science of Simple Machines
LAN260Consumer Chemistry
LAN350Physical Geology
LAN351General Physics I
LAN352General Physics II
LAN354Astronomy
LAN490EIndependent Study--Earth Science
LAN490PIndependent Study--Physical Science
LAN495EEarth Science Special Topic
LAN495PPhysical Science Special Topic
LAN499EEarth Science Seminar
LAN499PPhysical Science Seminar