| NATS 1001 Astronomy, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3)
Introduction to understanding the universe. Topics include spaceship earth, the nature of light and motion, the solar system, and the life and death of stars. Also includes coverage of current topics in astronomy. This course is intended for non-science majors. Three lecture hours per week.
NATS 1003 Geology, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3)
Introduction to the physical processes that have shaped and formed the solid earth. Topics include surface processes (such as streams and glaciers) and internal processes (such as plate tectonics and volcanoes). This course is intended for non-science majors. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week.
NATS 1005 Meteorology, 4 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 3)
Introduction to the physical processes of atmospheric science. Topics include clouds, humidity, precipitation, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and atmospheric dynamics, with an emphasis on weather forecasting in the laboratory. This course is intended for non-science majors. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week.
NATS 1051 Energy Issues and Solutions,
2 credits
(Meets MnTC Goal 10)
Introductory course about energy issues and solutions to energy problems. Course includes issues associated with traditional fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, oil and hydroelectric, as well as alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal. Intended for non-science majors. Two lecture hours per week.
NATS 1061 Ground School, 3 credits
Covers air navigation, radio aids, meteorology, flight theory, analysis of flight maneuvers, aircraft and engine operations, federal aviation regulations, aircraft flight instruments and other subjects pertaining to safer, efficient and economical operation of aircraft. Offered through the Cambridge Campus. Course not currently offered.
NATS 1171 Honors Seminar, 3 credits
(Meets MnTC Goals 2 and 3)
Prerequisite: Member of the honors program or consent of the instructor
Designed to focus on the annual Nobel Conference theme explored at Gustavus Adolphus College. Presenters are internationally recognized to be on the cutting edge of their respective physical science disciplines. Attendance of the conference is required. Five to six weeks are preparatory and following the conference a discussion-seminar format is used to further explore the conference theme. Extensive reading and research results are reported in class based on resources from the conference presenters. Suggested GPA of at least 3.5.
NATS 2299 Independent Study, 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Two natural science courses successfully completed
Designed to offer students the opportunity to do extensive reading or research on a specific topic in natural science.
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