James Madison University James Madison University 23 courses
Within each area, multiple options are available, allowing students to apply previously earned credit, such as AP, dual enrollment and/or JMU courses earned prior to declaring the minor. In each area, there is a single course that serves as the preferred option for students with no previous coursework in the area. These courses are denoted with an asterisk.
Earth and Planetary Science: 3-4 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISCI 171 or GEOL 102 | Earth and Planetary Science for Teachers or Environment: Earth | 3 |
| GEOL 110L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
Option 1: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISCI 172 | Physical Science for Teachers | 3 |
Option 2: 8 Credit Hours
Select one set of physics courses and the chemistry courses below:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 140 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 140L or PHYS 240 | General Physics Laboratory or University Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 240L | University Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 131 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 131L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
Life Science: 3-4 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 140 | Foundations of Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 140L or ISCI 173 | Foundations of Biology I Laboratory or Life and Environmental Science for Teachers | 1 |
Earth and Planetary Science: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 211 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
Physical Science: 3-4 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 120 or PHYS 121 | Concepts of Chemistry or The Physical Nature of Light and Sound | 3 |
| CHEM 132L or PHYS 150 | General Chemistry Laboratory or College Physics II | 1 |
| PHYS 150L or PHYS 250 | General Physics Laboratory or University Physics II | 1 |
| PHYS 250L | University Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
Life Science: 4 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 150 | Foundations of Biology II | 3 |
| BIO 150L | Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
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