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Minors
In addition to majors, the College of Arts and Science offers minors. A minor is a specific program to be taken along with a major to complement your skills and increase your career opportunities. Taking a minor is optional.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. Additional requirements and qualifications are included in the Other Requirements chapter. Students may use a minor to satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement only if the minor is outside the department of major and a thematic sequence. If a minor satisfies a Thematic Sequence, it is noted in the description. Some programs offer certificates to students who successfully complete the program.
Note: Since declaration of the minor does not provide priority for course registration, it may be difficult for you to enroll in courses that are already over demanded by majors in those areas.
The required semester hours are in parentheses beside each minor.
Aeronautics (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Physics, 133 Culler Hall (513-529-5625).
This minor provides opportunity to explore the subject from fundamental theories of flight to optional hands-on flight training; it is a foundation for students interested in aviation and related fields. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence AER 1.
Program Requirements
All of these:
AER 101 Introduction to Aeronautics (3)
AER 321 Aerodynamics (3)
AER 422 Jet Propulsion (3)
Nine semester hours from these:
AER 118 Introduction to Atmospheric Science (3)
AER 121 Fundamentals of Flight (3)
AER 130 Flight Training (3)
AER 204 Basic Aeronautics Laboratory (2)
AER 221 Advanced Flight Fundamentals (2)
AER 251 Meteorology (3)
AER 253 Meteorology Laboratory (1)
EGR 448, 449 Senior Project Design (1, 2)
Aerospace Studies(19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, 50 Millett Hall (513-529-2031).
This minor is an interdisciplinary program open to all majors. It introduces students to the broad field of aerospace service and provides specific information on the organization and operation of the United States Air Force.
Courses may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Required sequence (10 semester hours):
AES 121 The Foundations of the United States Air Force (1)
AES 122 The Foundations of the United States Air Force (1)
AES 221 The Development of Air Power (1)
AES 222 The Development of Air Power (1)
AES 332 Air Force Leadership Studies (3)
AES 432 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3)
Note: AES 240 (4) may be taken for AES 121, 122, 221, 222 with pe rmission of instructor.
One of these:
AES 331 Air Force Leadership Studies (3)
NSC 401 Naval Leadership and Management (2)
MGT 301 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
At least one course in each of two different departments (minimum six semester hours):
AES 431 National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society (3)
GEO 378 Political Geography (3)
HST 222 American Diplomacy (3)
HST 431 The U.S.-Vietnam War (3)
POL 221 Modern World Governments (3)
POL 271 World Politics (3)
POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3)
POL 374 Comparative Foreign Policy (3)
POL 382 International Law (3)
POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3)
American Literature (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
This minor offers students not majoring in English a chance to use elective hours to satisfy a personal interest, strengthen their degree, or enhance their career opportunities.
When you begin this minor, you must register with the chief departmental adviser for English and continue to check your progress with the adviser at least once a year until you complete this minor. Courses taken credit/no-credit will not count toward the 18 semester hours required for this minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Six semester hours of introduction to American literature (ENG 141, 142, 143).
Three semester hours of theme or genre study in American literature from: ENG 232, 248, 254, 271, 282, 283, 336, 337, 338, and 348.
Three semester hours of period study in American literature from: ENG 349, 352, 353, 354 and 355.
Six additional hours of advanced study from theme, genre, and period courses listed above. At least one of the advanced courses chosen for these last three categories must emphasize literature written before World War I: ENG 337, 349, 352, or 353.
American Studies (22 semester hours)
For information contact the director of the American Studies Program (513-529-5333).
This minor offers students an introduction to diverse aspects of American life, past and present, through courses specifically in American Studies and a wide range of American topics offered by departments such as anthropology, art, architecture and interior design, comparative religion, English, history, and political science. This minor, open to all students in the university, satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
All of these: AMS 101 (3), 201 (3), and 401 (3)
Three semester hours from a list of special topics courses (AMS 310.X).
With the program director, choose 10 semester hours from 300- or 400-level courses offered in conjunction with other departments.
Anthropology (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628).
This minor combines well with many different majors and is designed for students who wish to add a cross-cultural dimension to their education. It is especially appropriate for those who are planning professional careers in areas such as international studies and foreign service, international business, medicine, dentistry and other health fields, and education.
Students planning to take this minor should inform the chief departmental adviser and formally declare this minor. A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. These courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. This minor is not open to an anthropology major and does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
This one:
ATH 155 Cultures in Context (4)
Two of these:
ATH 212 Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods (3)
ATH 231 Perspectives on Culture (3)
ATH 255 Foundations of Biological Anthropology (3)
ATH 265 Language and Culture (3)
Additional anthropology courses:
300-level or above to total at least 18 semester hours
Note: Only 4 credits of field method courses (ATH 351, 426, SOC 499) count toward the 18 hours needed for the minor.
Applied Ethics (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Philosophy, 212 Hall Auditorium (513-529-2440).
The department occasionally offers courses in special topics appropriate to this minor. These may be substituted by petition for any of the courses listed in the second group.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
PHL 131 Problems of Moral and Social Values (3)
PHL 311 Ethical Theory (4)
Three of these:
PHL 255 Contemporary Feminism (4)
PHL 312 Contemporary Moral Problems (4)
PHL 331 Political Philosophy (4)
PHL 335 Philosophy of Law (4)
PHL 360.A Confronting Death (4)
PHL 375 Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
PHL 376 Environmental Philosophy (4)
PHL 475 Justice in Heathcare (4)
Applied Sociological Research (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628).
This minor emphasizes the research aspect of sociology. It is for students planning research-oriented careers in organizational settings. Through course work and field experience, students become familiar with various aspects of research methodology and organizations.
This minor requires completion of approved courses and field work placement. A maximum of four semester hours of field placement can be counted toward this minor; if you take SOC 260.A for the field work course, you must take it for four semester hours.
Students majoring in sociology must also complete the major requirement of at least one course in four of the six substantive areas. With exception of SOC 151, sociology courses taken for this minor may not be used to fulfill requirements for the sociology major; they may, however, be used to fulfill the major related hours requirement. The research methods course (SOC 262) may be used to meet requirements for the major or the minor, but not both.
All courses listed below are prerequisite for a field placement. A g.p.a. of 2.5 and permission of instructor is required before a field placement may be taken.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 262 Research Methods (4)
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3) or
SOC 454 Formal Organizations (3)
SOC 462 Applied Sociological Research (3)
STA 261.S Statistics for Social Science (4)
SOC 260.A Internship: An Introduction to Applied Sociology and Human Services (1-4) or SOC 440.A Applied Field Experience (4-16)
Black World Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the director of the Black World Studies Program, 164 Upham Hall (513-529-1235).
This program is an interdisciplinary program open to all majors. It offers students opportunity to understand languages, culture, politics, and values of black people in a global context. Moreover, the study of black people and black experience may better prepare students—black and white—to cope with the ever-increasing demands of a multi-racial cultural world. This program stresses critical thinking, reflection, and informed action.
A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is required for all courses in the minor. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
This one:
BWS 151 Introduction to Black World Studies (4)
At least one course on Africa, Brazil, or the Caribbean:
BWS 210.R/CLS 210 Race and Ethnicity (3)
BWS 415/FST 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (4)
BWS 301/GEO 301 Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa (4)
BWS 224/HST 224 Africa to 1884 (3)
BWS 225/HST 225 The Making of Modern Africa (3)
BWS 326/HST 326 Islam (3)
BWS 496/HST 496 Africa in the 20th Century: Decolonization and Independence (3)
BWS 327/REL 325 Religions of Africa (3)
At least one course on black culture:
ATH/BWS 366 African Oral Traditions (3)
BWS 336/ENG 336 African American Writing (3)
BWS 337/ENG 337 African American Writing 1878-1945 (3)
BWS 338/ENG 338 African American Writing 1946-Present (3)
BWS 386/HST 386 Race in Society (3)
BWS 279/PHS 279 African Americans in Sports (3)
BWS 292/PHS 292 Dance, Culture, and Contexts (3)
At least one course on African Americans:
BWS 221/HST 221 African-American History (3)
BWS 365HST 365 Civil War and Reconstruction Era (3)
BWS 395HST 395 The American South to 1877 (3)
BWS 396HST 396 The American South Since 1877 (3)
One course on the experience of Africa and Diaspora:
ARC/BWS 427/527 The American City Since 1940 (3)
BWS 415/FST 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (4)
BWS 362/FSW 362 Family Poverty (3)
GEO/BWS 455/555 Race, Urban Change, and Conflict in America (3)
GTY/BWS 472/572 Minority Aging (3)
BWS 324/HST 325 Images of Africa (3)
BWS 495/HST 495 Modern African Evironmental History (3)
BWS 337/POL 338 Contemporary African Politics (3)
BWS 325/PSY 325 Psychology of Prejudice and Minority Experience (3)
BWS 348/SOC 348 American Minority Relations (3)
BWS 448/SOC 448 The African American Experience (3)
BWS 370.E/WMS 370.E Feminism and Diaspora: U.S. Women of Color (3)
Remaining hours:
Choose from course offerings listed above.
Botany (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Botany, 316 Pearson Hall (513-529-4200).
Courses for this minor must be taken for a grade and your accumulated g.p.a. must be greater than 2.0. Advanced courses must represent at least 14 hours of the total 18. If you plan to take a minor in botany, please consult with the chief departmental adviser.
Program Requirements: with Thematic Sequence
BOT 1 Conservation and the Environment
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
BOT 131 Plants, Humanity, and Environment (3) or
BOT 171 Ecology of North America (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
Thematic Sequence BOT 1 (3, 3, 3)
One of these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 303 Plant Anatomy (4)
BOT 311 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
Program Requirements: with Thematic Sequence
BOT 2 Molecular Processes: From Cells to Whole Plants
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4) and
an introductory BOT course (optional)
Thematic Sequence BOT 2 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 303 Plant Anatomy (4)
BOT 311 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
Program Requirements: with Thematic Sequence
BOT 3 Plant Ecology
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4) and
an introductory BOT course (optional)
Thematic Sequence BOT 3 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 303 Plant Anatomy (4)
BOT 311 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
Program Requirements: with Thematic Sequence
BOT 4 Plant Structure and Development
All of these:
BOT 115, 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4) and
an introductory BOT course (optional)
Thematic Sequence BOT 4 (4, 4, 3)
Courses to bring total to 18 semester hours from these:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 204 Evolution of Plant Biodiversity Genes to Biosphere (4)
BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 255 Biotechnology (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4)
BOT 303 Plant Anatomy (4)
BOT 311 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 401 Plant Ecology (3)
Classical Humanities (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Classics, 105 Irvin Hall (513-529-1480).
This minor offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with the rich spectrum of classical literature, language, art, and civilization. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. These courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Two of these:
CLS 101 Greek Civilization in its Mediterranean Context (3)
CLS 102 Introduction to Roman Civilization (3)
CLS 121 Classical Mythology (3)
Three semester hours of classical literature and language selected from: CLS 211, 212, 213, 215, 316, 317; or any other approved course in classical literature; or any Greek course except GRK 101, 102, 221, 222; any Latin course except LAT 101, 102, 121, 201, 321.
Three hours in classical civilization selected from CLS 210.C, 210.R, 235, 321, 322; ART 381, 382, 383; or any other approved course in classical civilization.
Three additional hours selected from the last two groups.
One of these: CLS 401, 402.
Criminology
For information contact the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628).
This minor focuses on the social construction and understanding of crime, adult offenders, juvenile offenders, and the social responses directed toward them from the past to the present. An internship in an agency, program, or institution within the American criminal justice system that deals with criminal offenders is a crucial element of this minor. Students may major in any field but often are in political science, psychology, or sociology.
Because the required courses are sequentially related, this minor typically requires two academic years to complete. Staff and program courses are limited, so declaring and registering for courses does not guarantee degree completion. For more information contact the department.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Select track one or track two for your program.
Track One: For the non-sociology major (20-21 semester hours)
Required. All of these in this order:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 352 Criminology (3)
SOC 413 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
SOC 440.C Field Experience (4-16)*
SOC 414 Penology (3)
* Only 4 semester hours of field placement may count toward the sociology major.
Electives. Minimum three semester hours from these:
SOC 201 Social Problems (4)
SOC 202 Social Deviance (4)
SOC 372 Social Stratification (3)
SOC 411 Social Conflict (3)
SOC 412 Sociology of Law (3)
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3)
Track Two: For the sociology major(50 semester hours)
Complete 36 semester hours of sociology, including four required sociology courses and three groupings, and all of the requirements for the criminology minor listed above. A minimum total of 50 semester hours in sociology is required for a combined sociology major and criminology minor.
East Asian Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the program adviser in the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
This interdisciplinary program is open to all majors. It introduces students to cultures of East Asian countries, including art, literature, history, geography, religion, sociology, economics, and political systems. This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Language Proficiency
You must attain a second-year language proficiency in either Chinese or Japanese. Completion of CHI 202 or JPN 202, or higher level of courses will fulfill this requirement. Contact the program adviser for proficiency assessment if necessary.
Course Requirements
Select courses from Group I and II.
Group I (100-200 level)
Six semester hours from these:
ART 186 History of Asian Art: China, Korea, Japan (3)
ATH/GEO/ITS/POL/SOC 208 The Rise of Industrialism in East Asia (3 )
CHI 251 Chinese Literature in English Translation (3)
CHI 252 Modern Chinese Literature in English Translation (3)
CHI/ FST 264 Chinese Cinema and Culture (3)
JPN 231 Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation (3)
JPN/CHI 255 Dramas in Japan and China in Translation (3)
JPN 260 Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation (3)
REL 202 Religions of Asia (3)
REL/ART/JPN 279 Buddhism and Culture: China and Japan (3)
Group II (300-400 level)
Twelve semester hours from East Asia, China, Japan, or a combination of two or three areas:
East Asia
GEO 308 Geography of East Asia (3)
POL 335 Politics of China and Japan (3)
POL 375 International Relations of East Asia (3)
POL 430.D Comparative Political System of Asia (4)
REL 324 Buddhism in East Asia (3)
China
ART 478 Chinese Painting History (3)
ECO 343 Economy of Modern China (3)
GEO 410.D Regional Analysis of China (1-4)
HST 353 History of Chinese Civilization (3)
HST 354 Modern Chinese History (3)
HST/WMS 383 Women in Chinese History (3)
POL 428.S Political Environment of China's Economy and Society (3)
REL 327 Religions of China (3)
Japan
ARC 428 Japanese Architecture (3)
ART 479 Japanese Painting and Prints (3)
HST 356 Modern Japanese History (3)
JPN 401, 401.W Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts I (3, 3)
JPN 402, 402.W Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts II (3, 3)
JPN 477.W Intercultural Communication III (1-5)
REL 328 Religions of Japan (3)
SOC 408 Contemporary Japanese Society (3)
Other courses, including one-time offerings, and honors and summer workshop courses may count toward this minor. For approval contact the program adviser.
Economics (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Economics, 208 Laws Hall (513-529-2836).
This minor is designed for students who are interested in exploring how their major area of specialization connects to the wider world of the workplace and the economy. Students who are preparing for law school or a master's degree in business administration (M.B.A.) program will find this minor valuable.
The 18 hours of Economics must be completed with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. Either ECO 315 or ECO 317 must be taken at Miami.
Proper choice of electives will allow you to complete a Thematic Sequence with this minor.
Program Requirements
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 315 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) or
ECO 317 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory (3)
Nine additional hours of advanced economics (300 level or above), which may include the other intermediate theory course.
English Literature (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
This minor offers students not majoring in English a chance to use their elective hours to satisfy a personal interest, to strengthen their degree, or to enhance their career opportunities.
When you begin this minor, you must register with the chief departmental adviser, and you must check your progress with the adviser at least once a year until you complete the minor. Courses taken credit/no-credit will not count toward the minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Six semester hours of introduction to English literature (ENG 131, 132, 133).
Three semester hours in the study of a major English author (ENG 372, 373, or 440).
Three semester hours of theme or genre study in English literature from these:
ENG 233, 261, 281, 283, or 284.
Three semester hours of period study in English literature from these:
ENG 327, 328, 331, 334, 335, 339, 342, 343, 344, 345, or 347.
Three additional hours of advanced study from the last three categories above.
European Area Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the European Area Studies coordinator, Dr. Howell Lloyd (513-529-5010).
This minor, open to all students in the university, introduces the European region from multiple perspectives of humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. It provides students at Miami's campuses, including the John E. Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Luxembourg or other European programs, with a framework for integrating their studies into the overall curriculum at Miami. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements*
Both of these:
HST 122 Western Civilization (3) or
a modern European history course at 300- or 400-level
GEO 311 Geography of Western Europe (4) or
One of these:
ECO 341 Economic History of Modern Europe (3) or
POL 333 Politics of Western Europe (4) or
another course in West Europe politics.
POL 332 Politics of the Soviet Union (4) or
another course in Russian or East European politics.
One course in each category:
Modern European culture course from literature, art, architecture, music, theatre, cinema (3)
Modern European language course at 300 level or above taught in that language (3)
Additional Europe-focused course(s) in consultation with your European Area Studies adviser to reach total of 18 semester hours.
The European Studies Advisor must approve all selected courses.
* Appropriate courses at European study abroad programs, including MUDEC, may be substituted for above courses with approval of your European Area Studies adviser.
Film Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact program adviser in the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
This interdepartmental minor integrates courses that treat film as a major art form or that use film as a specific and unique analytical device in the study of literature, history, arts, or national cultures. It offers a broad introduction to importance and influence of film, variety of film studies methodologies, and history and criticism of the modes of cinema across the world.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
These two:
FST 201 Introduction to Film Criticism and History (3)
FST 401 Seminar in Film Study (3)
Twelve semester hours from these:
FST/COM 205 Studies in Visual Communication: American Film (3)
FST 214/COM 146 Media Aesthetics (3)
FST/ENG 220 Literature and Film (3; maximum 6)
FST/ENG 221 Shakespeare and Film (3)
FST/ENG 235 Classics of Film (3)
FST/ENG 236 Alternative Traditions in Film (3)
FST/HST 250 History and Popular Culture (3)*
FST/HST 252 Representations of History in Film and Video (3)
FST/GER 261 Survey of German Cinema (3)
FST/ITL 262 Italian Film: From Neo-Realism to the Present (3)
FST/RUS 263 Soviet Cinema (3)
FST/CHI 264 Chinese Cinema and Culture
FST/ENG 350 Topics in Film (3; maximum 6)
FST/FRE 366 French Cinema (3)
FST/LAS 415 Cuba in Revolution (3)
FST/FRE 460 Topics in French Cinema Study (3)
HST 251 Movies and American Society (3)
PHL 241 Aesthetics (4)
PHL 410 Special Topics (1-4) *
* Applies when topic is film-related.
French (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of French and Italian, 207 Irvin Hall (513-529-7508).
This minor provides direction, coherence, and recognition in French studies for non-majors. It is designed to expand your area of interest and expertise and to broaden your career options. Students are encouraged to participate in the summer program in Dijon, France.
You must accumulate 18 semester hours at 200 level or above and maintain a 2.5 g.p.a. No courses in translation count toward the minor; all courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. You must plan your program with an adviser.
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Geography (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Geography, 216 Shideler Hall (513-529-5010).
This minor requires an emphasis in one of three areas of study within geography: Comparative urban-economic, environmental change, or global (international) development. The comparative urban-economic emphasis is valuable for other social science majors. Students in natural sciences, especially with ecological or environmental concerns, should choose the environmental change emphasis. Majors in international studies or business will find the global (international) development emphasis valuable.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. No courses may be taken credit/no-credit. This minor is not available to majors in geography.
The Miami Plan Thematic sequence requirement may be satisfied, depending on the specific courses taken.
Program Requirements
Select an emphasis from one of these three areas for your program.
Comparative urban-economic emphasis
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3)
GEO 201 Urban-Economic Geography (3)
GEO 211 Global Change (3)
Tool course (2-4)*
Additional advanced urban-economic geography courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
Environmental change emphasis
GEO 121 Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
GEO 211 Global Change (3)
GEO 221 Regional Physical Environments (3)
Tool courses*
Additional advanced environmental change courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
Global (international) development emphasis
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) or
GEO 111 World Regional Geography: Patterns and Issues (3)
GEO 211 Global Change (3)
Tool course*
Additional advanced global development courses to make up required 18 semester hours*
*Contact the department for a list of courses required for each emphasis.
Geology (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Geology, 114 Shideler Hall (513-529-3216).
A minimum g.p.a. of 2.25 is required for all courses in the minor. No courses may be taken credit/no-credit. This minor is not available to majors in geology or earth science education. Courses must be selected observing all prerequisites. Substitutions may be made with approval of department.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
One of these:
GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth (3)
GLG 121 Environmental Geology (3)
GLG 141 Geology of U.S. National Parks (3)
This laboratory:
GLG 115.L Understanding the Earth Lab (1)
Also required:
Complete the 18 semester hours with courses at 200 level or above. One course must be at 300 level or above.
German (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
All courses in German (except those offered only credit/no credit) must be taken for a grade. You must coordinate your program with a department adviser. This minor consists of courses above the 100 level.
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
One of these:
GER 201, 202 Intermediate German (3, 3) or
GER 205, 206 Intensive Intermediate German in Europe (3, 3)
Choose one course from each group:
Language Skill
GER 301 Advanced German Composition and Conversation (3)
GER 303 German for Business (3)
GER 305 Intensive Advanced German in Europe (3)
Literature
GER 311, 312 Introduction to the Study of German Literature (3, 3)
Culture
GER 306 Intensive Advanced German in Europe (3)
GER 321 Cultural Topics in German-Speaking Europe (3)
GER 322 Comparative Study of Everyday Culture: German-Speaking Europe and the U.S.A. (3)
Grammar/Linguistics
GER 331 German Grammar (3) or GER 471 Applied German Linguistics (3)
Also required:
Remaining hours are selected from courses at 200 level or above, excluding courses taught in English translation.
Gerontology (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628).
Students in any major may pursue this multidisciplinary minor. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in this minor, and only GTY 440.G Fieldwork in Gerontology may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. Note prerequisites when selecting courses.
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
GTY 154 Aging in American Society (3)
GTY 440.G Field Experience in Gerontology (4)
At least one of these:
GTY/SOC 418 Sociology of Aging (3)
GTY/SOC 365 Social Policy and Programs in Gerontology (3)
GTY/SOC 468 The Aging Individual in a Changing Society (3)
Courses to bring total to 19 semester hours from these:
CLS 322.G Growing Old in Greece and Rome (3)
EDP 356 Human Development (3)
ENG/PHL/REL/PSY 360.A Confronting Death (4)
GTY 260 Global Aging (3)
GTY 455 Mental Health and Aging (3)
GTY 456 Psychosocial Heath and Aging (3)
GTY 460 Selected Topics in Gerontology (2-4)
GTY/SOC/WMS 463 Sociology of the Older Woman (3)
GTY/SOC 464 Sociology of Retirement (3)
GTY/SOC 466 The Family in Later Life (3)
GTY 472 Minority Aging (3)
GTY/ATH 476 Environment and Aging (3)
NSG 441 Health and Aging (3)
PHL 375 Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
PHL 475 Justice in Health Care (4)
PHS 471 Sport, Leisure, and Aging (4)
PSY 231 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 334 Adulthood and Aging (3)
PSY 334.L Adulthood and Aging Laboratory (1)
SOC 435 Sociology of Death (3)
WCP 333.A Law, Medicine, and Ethics (4)
History (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of History, 254 Upham Hall (513-529-5121).
If you are not majoring in history, this minor is an opportunity for you to satisfy an interest, strengthen your degree, and enhance your preparation for a career or further education.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. These courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit).
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Six semester hours (two introductory survey courses; need not be in sequence) from these:
HST 111, 112 Survey of American History (3, 3)
HST 121, 122 Western Civilization (3, 3)
HST 297, 298 World History (3, 3)
Remaining 12 semester hours must be history courses at 200 level and above, chosen with an adviser. HST 297, 298 may not be used as part of the 12 upper-level hours, even if you do not select them for the introductory survey requirement.
History of Philosophy (20 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Philosophy, 212 Hall Auditorium (513-529-2440).
The department occasionally offers courses in special topics appropriate to this minor. These may be substituted by petition for any course listed in the second group.
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
PHL 301 Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHL 302 Modern Philosophy (4)
Three of these; at least one must be 400 level:
PHL 390 Existentialism (4)
PHL 402 Nineteenth Century Philosophy (4)
PHL 430 Seminar in Ancient or Medieval Philosophy (4)
PHL 440 Seminar in Modern Philosophy (4)
PHL 460 Seminar in Marxism (4)
Horticultural Botany (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Botany, 316 Pearson Hall (513-529-4200).
Note: Changes to this program are being considered as this Bulletin goes to press. Please contact the department for more information.
This minor gives you a general understanding of horticulture and related fields. It is open to all students; however, for students working on the A.B. in botany, only BOT 115, 116, or 191 can count for both the major and this minor, and for students working on the B.S. in botany, only BOT 115, 116, 191, and 311 can count for both.
Courses used for this minor cannot be used for the minor in botany, except for BOT 115, 116, or 191. College chemistry is recommended for this minor.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor; no courses for the minor may be taken credit/no-credit.
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
One of these:
BOT 115 and 116 Biological Concepts (4, 4) or
BOT 191 General Botany (4)
This one:
BOT 306 Basic Horticulture (3)
Four of these:
BOT 241 Botanical Principles in Landscape Gardening (3)
BOT 302 Plant Taxonomy (4) or BOT 205 Dendrology (4)
BOT 311 Fundamentals of Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 312 Plant and Fungal Diversity (4) or BOT 422 Plant Pathology (3)
BOT 340 Internship in Botany (1-16)
BOT 415 Plant Tissue Culture (4)
Italian (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of French and Italian, 207 Irvin Hall (513-529-7508).
This minor offers certified recognition of proficiency in Italian language and successful completion of a program in Italian culture and literature. It increases your understanding of a culture of major influence.
Requirements include completing at least 18 semester hours of Italian above the 100 level, including Italian 301 and 302. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Your program must be planned with an adviser.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to attend the Miami University Summer Language Institute in Italy (Urbino).
This minor does not fulfill the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Japanese (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
This minor provides exposure to literature and culture along with systematic language training in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Japanese language, culture, and relevant courses transferred from other institutions may be used to fulfill requirements. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Select courses from these:
ATH 309/ENG 303/GER 309/SPA 303 Introdution to Linguistics (4)
JPN 201, 202 Second Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 231 Japanese Tales of the Supernatural in English Translation (3)
JPN 255 Drama in China and Japan in English Translation (3)
JPN 260 Topics in Japanese Literature in English Translation (3)
JPN 279 Buddhism and Culture: China and Japan (3)
JPN 301, 302 Third Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 401, 402 Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts (3, 3) or courses comparable with this level
Courses offered at the Japanese Summer School in Mishima:
JPN 201.W, 202.W Second Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 301.W, 302.W Third Year Japanese (3, 3)
JPN 401.W, 402.W Japanese Culture and Society in Contemporary Texts (3, 3)
JPN 277.W, 377.W, 477.W Intercultural Communication (3, 3, 3)
Other courses, including one-time offerings, honors courses, etc., may count; contact the Japanese program adviser.
Jewish Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the College of Arts and Science, 143 Upham Hall (513-529-1234).
This minor offers students substantial knowledge in the Modern Hebrew language and the history of the Jewish people, including their social and religious ideas and institutions. The minor also makes possible a practicum of overseas travel and study of contemporary Jewish groups and organizations. Jewish Studies credit transferred to Miami from other institutions may be used to fulfill the requirements. A 2.5 g.p.a. is required to obtain a Jewish Studies Minor.
This minor satisfies the REL 5 Jewish Civilization Through History Thematic Sequence requirements.
Program Requirements
One of these (3 semester hours):
REL 211 Introduction to the Religion of the Ancient Israel (3)
REL 213 Social and Religious History of the Jewish People (3)
Two of these (7-8 hours):
REL 385 Religious Roots of Anti-Semitism (3)
REL 388 Jews, Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem (3)
REL 465 Holocaust: Jewish and Christian Responses (4)
REL 475 Judaism in Modern Israel (4)
Culture and society
(8 hours):
ART/465/565 Jewish Art Through the Ages (3)
GER 252 The German-Jews and German Culture (3)
GEO 377 Field Work in Jewish Studies*
HBW 101,102 Beginning Modern Hebrew (4,4)
HBW 201, 202 Intermediate Modern Hebrew (3,3)
HST 250 History and Popular Culture Topic: "Cinema of the Holocaust"
HST 380.I Holocaust (3)
HST 380.R Honors Seminar Topic: "Jewish and Christian ReligiousThought in the 1960's"
HST 400.A Senior Capstone in German History (3)
HST 400.I Senior Capstone in Judaism and Early Christianity (3)
HST 472 The Rise and Fall of Hitler (3)
PSY 348 Generations of the Holocaust (3)
Additional courses may be taken with the permission of the adviser.
* Field work in Jewish Studies, community service, educational travel program, or other field work approved by Jewish Studies adviser.
Latin American Studies (21 semester hours)
For information contact the director of Latin American Studies, 154 Upham Hall (513-529-1958).
This interdisciplinary program is open to all students and is a valuable complement to a wide range of majors. You must officially enroll in the program by declaring your intent with an LAS adviser. When you complete the minor requirements, you will receive an official transcript notation certifying that you have attained a firm grounding in Spanish and/or Portuguese and that you have training in the history, cultures, politics, and economic and environmental conditions of Latin America.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Language Skills. At least three semester hours from these:
POR 211 Intermediate Portuguese (4)
SPN 311 Grammar Review and Introductory Composition (3)
SPN 314 Introduction to Literary Texts: Spanish America (3)
Core Courses. Six semester hours from these:*
One of these:
LAS 207 Latin American Civilization (before 1820) (3)
LAS 208 Latin American Civilization (after 1820) (3) or
LAS 180.H Latin American Civilization (Honors) (after 1820) (3) or
LAS/SPN 372 Culture and Civilization: Latin America (after 1820) (3)**
Three semester hours or more from these:
LAS 220 Model OAS General Assembly (3)
LAS 401 Contemporary Issues in Latin America and Hemispheric Relations (2)***
LAS 415 Cuba in Revolution: Its History, Politics, and Culture (MPC) (4)
LAS/ENG 254 Latino/a Literature (3)
LAS/IES 414 Latin American Evironmental Affairs (3)
LAS/POL 478 Media and Politics in Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
* With adviser approval, you can take 3 hours of LAS courses and the rest in subject areas.
** You can petition to substitute a 300- or 400-level course from subject areas.
*** Visiting speaker series; can be repeated.
Subject Areas. At least six semester hours from these: *
ATH 305 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America (3)
ATH 313 Introduction to South American Archeology (4)
GEO 304 Geography of Latin America (4)
GEO 405 Geography of the Caribbean (3)
HST 307 Latin American Civilization - Colonial Period (3)
HST 308 Latin American Civilization - National Period (3)
HST 487 Mexico Since 1810 (3)
HST 488 Colonial Spanish America (3)
POL 337 Politics of Latin America (4)
POL 378 Latin America: The Region and the World (3)
POL 430.E Seminar on Comparative Political Systems: Latin America (4)
POR 111 Accelerated Elementary Portuguese (4)**
POR 211 Intermediate Portuguese (4)**
REL 317 Religions of Meso-America (3)
SPN 314 Introduction to Literary Texts: Spanish America (3)
SPN 414 Texts and Contexts: Spanish America (3)
SPN 430 Selected Topics/Literature and Culture: Spanish America (3)
SPN 431 Spanish America: Pre-independence Period (3)
SPN 432 Spanish America: 19th Century Literature (3)
SPN 433 Spanish America: 20th Century Literature (3)
SPN 450 Topics in Hispanic Literature and Language (3)***
SPN 490 Issues in Hispanic Literature (3)****
* Courses used to satisfy core courses do not count in this category.
** POR 111 and POR 211 count as credits if you fulfilled the language skills requirement in Spanish.
*** Spanish-American topic required.
**** MPC in Spanish-American topic required.
Related Hours. (no more than six hours toward the total 21)
ATH 312 Introduction to North American Archaeology (4)
ATH 330.M The Cultural Construction of Identity (3)
ENG 348 Ethnic American Literatures (3)
GEO 455 Global Cities (3)
GEO 473 Third World Development (3)
GEO 475 Third World Urbanization (3)
HST 400.B Senior Seminar in History: Human Rights, the United Nations, and Indigenous Peoples (3)
HST 400.C Seminar in History: When Worlds Collide (3)
HST 400.G Senior Capstone: Latin American History (3)
POL 326 Comparative Ethnic Politics (3)
POL 439 North American Politics: Unity and Diversity (3)
SPN 444 Spanish Dialectology (3)
Courses in Latin America, the Caribbean, and one-time offerings on special topics; contact a LAS adviser.
Linguistics (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
Linguistics is the study of language. Linguists look at how people use language and try to find the rules that govern that use. Because linguistics touches so many areas of study, a minor in linguistics is useful for students majoring in foreign languages, English, sociology, anthropology, psychology, mathematics, communication, philosophy, or computer science. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
This one:
ENG 303 Introduction to Language (4)
Two of these:
ENG 405, 406.
At least eight semester hours from these:
ATH 265, ATH 465, COM 333, ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 410, FRE 341, GER 442, MTH 483, PHL 373, PHL 497, PSY 464, PSY 466, SPN 441, SPN 443, and SPN 445.
Mathematics (21 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
This minor provides students with an increased understanding of, and competence in, mathematics. Building on a base of calculus and linear algebra, already required for many majors, the program leads you through a theoretical course, an applications course, and at least one additional elective in advanced mathematics.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. All courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit. This minor is not available to majors in mathematics or mathematics and statistics.
You can satisfy Thematic Sequence MTH 3 with inclusion of MTH 222 and MTH 347.
Program Requirements
One of these sequences:
MTH 249 Calculus II (5) or MTH 249.H Honors Calculus II(5)
MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or MTH 257.H Honors Calculus II (4)
One of these:
MTH 252 Calculus III (4) or MTH 252.H Honors Calculus III (4)
One of these:
MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
At least 10 semester hours in mathematics courses at 300 level or above, including:
At least one of: MTH 411, 421, 441, or 451
At least one of: MTH 347, 432, 437, 438, 439, or 453
At least six semester hours at the 400 level
You may count, at most, one semester hour from MTH 430 or 477 and three semester hours of PHY 341. MTH 330 and 406 do not count toward the minor.
Medieval Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact Catherine E. Karkov, Department of Art, 108 Art Building (513-529-2907).
This minor provides a basis for understanding and evaluating Western civilization by showing its roots in the Middle Ages. It establishes a full cultural context so students can understand and appreciate medieval literature, history, art, religion, and philosophy.
The Medieval Studies minor is open to all students, but will probably be of most interest to majors in Art History, Classics, English, French and Italian, German, History, Philosophy, Religion, and Spanish.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
At least 18 additional semester hours in these medieval courses:
ART 466 , ART 467, ART 468, ART 469, ART 480.W
ENG 371 and 431
GER 260.A
HST 232, 313, 321, 344, 345, 353, 381, and 451
ITL 264 and 401
LAT 404 REL 232 and 430.
Credit for course work at Dolibois European Center and in special seminars and other infrequently offered courses may also be applied to the minor with the approval of the Medieval Studies coordinator.
Middle East and Islamic Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of History, 254 Upham Hall (513-529-5121)
This minor offers students a firm interdisciplinary grounding in the cultures, religious systems, history and politics of the Islamic World with an emphasis upon the modern Middle East. A minimum 2.5 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Six (6) semester hours from these:
ATH/HST/REL 207 Civilization of the Middle East (3) and
HST/REL 321 Introduction to Islamic History (3) or
HST/REL 326 Islam (3)
12 semester hours from these:
ART 185 Asian Art in Context: India and Southeast Asia (3)
ART 466 Early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic Art (3)
ATH 307 Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (3)
HST 400 Senior Capstone in Middle East and Islamic History (3)
HST/REL 322 The History of the Modern Middle East (3)
POL 336 Politics of the Middle East (3)
REL 360 Interdisciplinary Special Topics: Jews and Muslims through the Ages (1-4)
REL 360 Interdisciplinary Special Topics: Introduction to Islamic Mysticism/Sufism (1-4)
REL 475 Judaism in Modern Israel (4)
Molecular Biology(18 semester hours)
For more information, contact David Pennock, Department of Zoology (513-529-3127; pennocdg@muohio.edu). The Molecular Biology minor is offered cooperatively by the Departments of Botany, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Zoology.
This minor enables students to pursue in-depth a multidisciplinary study of biological phenomena at the molecular level. It provides a strong foundation for students planning careers in biotechnology or advanced work at the graduate level. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
All of these:
One course in biochemistry (CHM 332, 432, or 433)
One course in cell biology (BOT 203, MBI 201, ZOO 203, or ZOO 443)
One course from each of the four departments
One laboratory course (BOT 415, CHM 438, MBI 465, ZOO 364, or ZOO 443), or earn at least two credits of directed research in molecular biology.
Other courses to bring total semester hours to 18:
BOT 203 Introduction to Plant Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 255 Plant Biotechnology (3)
BOT 342 Genetics (3)
BOT 403 Plant Development (3)
BOT 415 Plant Tissue Culture/Plant Biotech Laboratory (4)
CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry (4)
CHM 432 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4)
CHM 433 Biochemistry (3)
CHM 434 Biochemistry (3)
CHM 438 Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
MBI 201 General Microbiology (4)
MBI 365 Molecular Biology (2)
MBI 414 Immunology (3)
MBI 425 Microbial Physiology (4)
MBI 445 Microbial Genetics (3)
MBI 464 Human Viruses (3)
MBI 465 Microbial and Molecular Genetics Laboratory (2)
ZOO 202 Developmental Biology (4)
ZOO 203 Cell Biology (3)
ZOO 342 Genetics (3)
ZOO 364 Advanced Genetics Laboratory (2)
ZOO 442 Mechanisms of Animal Development (4)
ZOO 443 Cell Biology (4)
ZOO 444 Molecular Biology (3)
ZOO 449 Biology of Cancer (3)
Naval Science (22 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Naval Science, 67 Millett Hall (513-529-3700).
This minor is an interdisciplinary program open to all majors. It introduces students to the broad field of naval service and provides specific information on the organization and operation of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The naval science minor includes courses in physical and social sciences, formal reasoning, and computer science.
No courses may be taken credit/no-credit. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
Core sequence. All of these:
NSC 101 Naval Orientation and Organization (2)
NSC 102 Naval Ship's Systems (3) or NSC 201 Naval Mission Systems (3)
NSC 202 Seapower and Maritime Affairs Seminar (3)
Eight semester hours from these:
NSC 301 Navigation I (4)
NSC 302 Navigation II (3)
NSC 311 The Evolution of Warfare (3)
NSC 320 Tactical Problems Seminar (1)
NSC 377 Independent Studies (1-5)
NSC 401 Naval Leadership and Management (2)
NSC 402 Naval Personnel Management (2)
NSC 411 Amphibious Warfare (3)
One course each from two different departments (minimum six hours) from these:
CSA 141 Fundamentals of Computing (2)
CSA 151 Computers, Computer Science, and Society (3)
CSA 163 Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
CSA 174 Structured Programming and Computer Algorithms (3)
MIS 235 Computer-Based Information and Decision Systems (3)
HST 219 U.S. Foreign Policy (3)
HST 222 American Diplomacy (3)
HST 431 The U.S.-Vietnam War (3)
MGT 301 Organizational Behavior and Theory (3)
MTH 151 or MTH 153 Calculus I (5, 5)
MTH 249 or 251 Calculus II (4)
PHY 181, 182 General Physics I, II (4, 4)
POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3)
POL 376 United States National Security Policy (3)
POL 382 International Law (3)
POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3)
STA 261 Statistics (4)
Neuroscience (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Psychology, 136 Benton Hall (513-529-2400) or the Department of Zoology, 212 Pearson Hall (513-529-3100); this minor is offered cooperatively.
This minor enables students to pursue in depth a multidisciplinary study of the nervous system. It provides a basic framework for students planning advanced work at the graduate level.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor satisfies a Thematic Sequence.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
PSY 251 Introduction to Biopsychology (3)
ZOO 305 Animal Physiology (4)
At least 11 semester hours from these:*
(at least one course from each department)
PSY 351 Advanced Biopsychology (4)
PSY 356 Psychopharmacology (3)
PSY 410.A or E Capstone Seminar in Biopsychology (3)
PSY 451 Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
ZOO 452 Nerve and Muscle Physiology (4)
ZOO 454 Endocrinology (4)
ZOO 457 Neuroanatomy (4)
ZOO 459 Neurophysiology (4)
ZOO 465 Ethology (4)
*At least one course from each department.
Other relevant work:
Course work in calculus, statistics, chemistry, computer science, and philosophy of science.
An independent research project (with PSY 477 or ZOO 320) is recommended.
Operations Research Methods (19 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
Operations research is the use of scientific methods in decision making. It seeks to observe, understand, and predict the behavior of human-machine systems through the use of mathematical models.
Techniques of operations research are designed to cope with problems of practical significance, which are often characterized by complicated and uncertain environments. These techniques have contributed to the solution of problems of choice, policy, and planning that have arisen in military, governmental, industrial, environmental, and social contexts. This minor should be considered by students attracted to the use of mathematics, statistics, and computing in solving decision-making problems of practical significance.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. Courses taken credit/no-credit do not apply. You can design your own program, which must be approved by your adviser and the applied mathematics-operations research committee, or you can follow the program below.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
This one:
STA 463 Regression Analysis (4)
At least three of these:
CSA 273 Analysis of Deterministic Systems (3)
CSA 371 Linear and Nonlinear Programming Models (3)
CSA 372 Analysis of Stochastic Systems (3)
CSA 471 Simulation (4)
CSA 482 Analysis of Inventory Systems (3)
CSA/STA 483 Analysis of Forecasting Systems (3)
CSA 484 Analysis of Manufacturing Systems (3)
At least two of these:*
MTH 432 Optimization (3)
MTH 437 Game Theory and Related Topics (3)
MTH 438 Theory and Application of Graphs (3)
MTH 439 Combinatorics (3)
MTH 453 Numerical Analysis (3)
* This requirement may not be met by the pairs MTH 437 and 439.
You should also take some courses in economics or business.
Physics (24-30 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Physics, 133 Culler Hall (513-529-5625).
This minor provides a foundation in classical and modern physics together with enhanced skills in electronics or computational physics. It is not available to majors in physics or engineering physics. Courses may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.
This minor satisfies the PHY 1 Thematic Sequence Requirements.
Program Requirements
All of these:
PHY 181, 182 The Physical World (4, 4)
PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1)
PHY 291 Contemporary Physics (4)
PHY 293 Contemporary Physics Laboratory (2)
MTH 151 (5), 251 (4) or
MTH 153 (4), 251 (4) or
MTH 249 (5)
Either:
PHY 292 Electronic Instrumentation (3) and
PHY 294 Laboratory in Electronic Instrumentation (2)
or
PHY 286 Introduction to Computational Physics (3)
Political Analysis (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall (513-529-2000)
Courses for the minor may not be taken credit/no-credit; however, hours in excess of the required minimum may be taken credit/no-credit. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in this minor. This minor is not open to students with majors or another minor in the Department of Political Science.
This minor satisfies a Thematic Sequence.
Program Requirements
This one:
POL 141 American Political System (4)
One of these sequences:
National Political Institutions (POL 3 Thematic Sequence)
Three of these: POL 343, 344, 352, 356
Effective Citizenship (POL 2 Thematic Sequence)
All of these: POL 354, 355, 357
Political Thinking
Consult chief departmental adviser about courses.
Public Law (POL 5 Thematic Sequence)
Three of these: POL 351, 352, 353, 363
Public Management (POL 6 Thematic Sequence)
This one: POL 261
Two of these: POL 362, 364, 467, 468
Comparative Analysis of Foreign Policy (POL 1 Thematic Sequence)
This one: POL 271
One of these: POL 374, 387
One of these: POL 373, 375, 378
Remaining semester hours:
Select other political science courses with your adviser.
Political Science (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall (513-529-2000)
If you are not majoring in political science, this minor offers you an opportunity to satisfy an interest, strengthen your degree, or enhance your preparation for career or further education.
Courses for the minor may not be taken credit/no-credit; however, hours in excess of the required minimum may be taken credit/no-credit. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. This minor is not open to students with majors or another minor in the Department of Political Science.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
This one:
POL 141 American Political System (4)
One of these:
POL 201 Political Thinking (4)
POL 221 Modern World Governments (4)
POL 271 International Politics (4)
Choose remaining hours from other political science courses with your adviser. At least three semester hours must be at 300 level or above.
Religion (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Comparative Religion, 7 Old Manse (513-529-4300). This minor is arranged with a faculty adviser in the department.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
At least 18 semester hours in religion; nine hours must be at 300 level and above.
No more than three hours at 100 level can count toward the minor.
One of these: REL 205 or 302.
REL 207 and 209 do not count toward the minor.
Russian (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages, 172 Irvin Hall (513-529-2526).
YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM CUMULATIVE G.P.A. OF 2.5 FOR COURSES TAKEN AT MIAMI. COURSES FOR THE RUSSIAN MINOR MUST BE TAKEN FOR A GRADE (NOT CREDIT/NO-CREDIT).
THIS MINOR SATISFIES THE THEMATIC SEQUENCE REQUIREMENT OF THE MIAMI PLAN.
Program Requirements
Eighteen semester hours in Russian above 100 level, including these:
RUS 201, 202, 301, 302, and 311 or 411.
Remaining hours from these: RUS 137, 250, 255, 256, 257, 263, 401, 412, 450 or 451.
Sociology
For information contact the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Anthropology, 375 Upham Hall (513-529-2628). Applied Sociological Research and Criminology minors are described earlier.
Program Requirements: Preprofessional Minor (18 semester hours)
This Pre-professional minor is for non-sociology majors planning careers in law, medicine, dentistry, business, and social science. Depending on your option, the minor consists of three or four required courses and additional hours chosen from a set of electives.
You must declare this minor before or during your junior year. You may pursue only one Pre-professional sociology minor. A minimum overall g.p.a. of 2.5 is required. All courses for this minor (excluding field work) must be taken for a grade.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Option in law. All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 201 Social Problems (4) or
SOC 202 Social Deviance (4)
SOC 412 Sociology of Law (3)
At least seven semester hours from these: SOC 202, 348, 352, 372, 411, 454.
Option in medicine or dentistry. All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 201 Social Problems (4)
SOC 357 Medical Sociology (3)
At least seven semester hours from these: SOC 221, 257, 258, 358, 361 , 372.
Option in business. All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 201 Social Problems (4)
SOC 417 Economy and Society (3) or
SOC 454 Formal Organization (3)
At least seven semester hours from these: SOC 203, 257, 262, 348, 372, 411, 454.
Option in social science. All of these:
SOC 151 Social Relations (4)
SOC 201 Social Problems (4)
SOC 262 Research Methods (4)
SOC 482 Sociological Theory (4)
Any other course in sociology (2-4)
Spanish (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, 268 Irvin Hall (513-529-4500).
You must plan your program with your adviser in the department. Courses may not be taken credit/no-credit. This minor consists of Spanish courses above 202 level.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
1) SPN 311
2) Six semester hours from: SPN 312, 313, 314.
3) Nine semester hours from: SPN 408, 409, 412, 413, 414, 420, 430, 440.
Statistical Methods (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
This minor builds on the statistical methods of estimation and hypothesis testing introduced in the introductory statistics course. It includes additional study of the statistical methods involved in regression analysis and experimental design as well as options for study of nonparametric, quality control, and/or sampling methods. A Capstone experience in statistics may also be included as part of the minor.
This minor is not available to students majoring in mathematics, statistics, or mathematics and statistics.
To complete the minor in statistical methods, you must earn at least 18 semester hours with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis do not apply toward the minor.
This minor satisfies the STA 2 Thematic Sequence Requirements of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
All of these:
MTH 151 or MTH 249
STA 261 or STA 301 or STA 368
STA 363
Three courses from these:
STA 333, 365, 432, 475
Statistics (18 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
Statistical methods are increasingly in use in decision- making and data analysis in business and industry. Moreover, basic research in the biological, management, and social sciences, as well as in some areas of humanities, is also increasingly statistical in nature. As a result, demand for persons knowledgeable in the science of statistics is on the rise. The minor in Statistics provides a program in statistics suitable for students with good mathematical abilities.
This minor is not available to students majoring in either statistics or mathematics and statistics.
To complete the minor in Statistics, you must earn at least 18 semester hours with at least a 2.0 g.p.a. Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis do not apply toward the minor.
This minor does not satisfy the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
All these:
MTH 251
STA 301, 401, 463, and 466
One of these:
STA 333, 365, 432, 462, 467, 475, 483, 484
Urban and Regional Analysis (20 semester hours)
For information contact the Department of Geography, 216 Shideler Hall (513-529-5010).
Urban and regional planners develop programs and policies to guide future growth and redevelopment of urban, suburban, and rural communities. They assist elected officials in solving the social, economic, and environmental problems of their communities.
This minor is not available to urban and regional planning majors. All courses must be taken for a grade, not credit/no-credit, except by permission of the primary adviser. Six courses, or at least 20 semester hours, are required. A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor.
This minor satisfies the GEO 1 Thematic Sequence Requirements
Program Requirements
All of these:
GEO 101 Introduction to Human Geography (3)
GEO 201 Urban-Economic Geography (3)
GEO 451 Urban and Regional Planning (3)
GEO 459 Advanced Urban and Regional Planning (3)
Two or three of these to bring the total to 20 hours:
GEO 241 Map Interpretation (3)
GEO 437 Regional Land Use Capability Analysis (3)
GEO 441 Geographic Information Systems (3)
GEO 447 Aerial Photo Interpretation (4)
GEO 448 Techniques and Applications of Remote Sensing (3)
GEO 454 Urban Geography (3)
GEO 455 Race, Urban Change, and Conflict in America (3)
GEO 457 Global Cities (3)
GEO 464 Marketing Geography (3)
GEO 475 Third World Urbanization (3)
GEO 493 Urban Field Experience (3)
STA 261.S Statistics (4)
Selected GEO 460 courses and other courses may be substituted with permission of primary adviser.
Women's Studies (18 semester hours)
For information contact the director of the Women's Studies Program, 164 Upham Hall (513-529-4616).
This minor is an interdisciplinary program based on womanist/feminist theory and research. Courses focus on women as subjects of inquiry and critical research. This program responds to the absence of work by and about women in many courses; it provides a context in which women's work and issues are legitimate and important. In many courses the impact of gender and other social identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, sexual orientation) on individuals' experiences is explored.
This minor may be completed by any student. You are urged to choose your courses with an adviser. Women's Studies courses may fulfill other departmental, college, or Miami Plan requirements.
A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. is required for all courses in the minor. You may be able to receive credit for a practicum or internship in this area if you petition the advisory committee.
This minor satisfies the Thematic Sequence Requirement of the Miami Plan.
Program Requirements
One of these:
WMS 401 The Role of Women in a Transforming Society (3)
BWS/WMS 370.E Feminism and the Diaspora: U.S. Women of Color (3)
One of these:
WMS/PHL 255 Contemporary Feminism (4)
WMS/ENG 368 Feminist Literary Theory and Practice (3)
WMS/FRE 431 French Feminist Theory (3)
A feminist theory course approved by the women's studies advisory committee
Other courses:
WMS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies is strongly recommended, particularly as a first course for students considering this minor.
Courses cross-listed with women's studies to be used for the remaining hours include: ARC 405.O; ART 480.W, 480.X; CLS 235; ENG 232, 233, 350.B,468; FST 350.B; FSW 361; GEO 346; HST 250.B, HST 381, 382, 383, 450; PHS 243, 475; POL 346, 347; PSY 311, 326; REL 334; SOC 203, 221, 272, 463; SOC/FSW 451; and WMS 301, 370, 410.
Courses, not cross-listed with the Women's Studies Program, may be approved for this minor. Special topics courses offered by the program and selected honors seminars are offered most semesters. (See headnotes in the Course Planning Guide.)
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