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Physics minor coursework covers basic principles and scientific techniques of physics. It includes advanced instruction in atmospheric physics, thermodynamics, classical mechanics, and modern physics.

All bird photographers want that perfect shot, and sometimes they’ll go to great lengths to get it (read Audubon magazine’s feature). The problem comes when that pursuit jeopardizes the welfare and safety of the birds themselves. LoonWatch wants to make sure our contest photos are taken in an ethical way. While that might sound easy,…  Read More →

A minor in philosophy develops critical thinking skills in the evolving Western tradition and can be combined with any major.

Karl Ivan Solibakke Northland College President Tucked along the south shore of Lake Superior, Northland College is surrounded by the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest—more than one million acres of public lands that form a desirable and unforgettable ecosystem. Our location not only affords living laboratories for experiential engagement, but it

Whether you aspire to be an activist, planner, or advocate, the sustainable community development (SCD) program presents you with the toolbox to create effective community change. Our SCD major is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Through an interdisciplinary approach we examine the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—in a…  Read More →

Small classroom sizes and hands-on experience are the hallmark of the biology major.

Our chemistry major delivers a broad scientific background that provides a solid foundation in chemistry, math, and physics.