Natural Sciences

 

The Natural Sciences major includes the study of a wide range of sciences that focus on understanding natural phenomena in the universe. This specialty includes many branches and specializations that range from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, biology, and many other sciences. Among the topics that a natural sciences major can cover are:

  • Physics: The study of motion, energy, matter, and their interaction in the universe, including classical, quantum, and theoretical physics.
  • Chemistry: Understanding the structure of materials, their interactions, and the changes that occur at the molecular and atomic level.
  • Geology: The study of the formation and evolution of the Earth’s crust, rocks, soil, and natural resources such as oil, coal, and minerals.
  • Astronomy: The study of celestial bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies and astronomical phenomena such as exploding stars and black holes.
  • Biology: The study of living organisms, biological systems, evolution, genes, and biodiversity.

The Natural Sciences major aims to understand the natural world through research, experimentation, and theory, and includes the use of advanced scientific methods to study and analyze natural phenomena in a deep and comprehensive manner.