Undergraduate Minors

Complement your major and broaden your expertise with an undergraduate minor from the Tulane School of Science and Engineering.

 

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Artificial Intelligence

Introduces machine learning, data analysis, and intelligent systems.

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Biological Chemistry

Explores chemical processes essential to biological function.

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Biomedical Engineering (For Engineering Majors)

Provides foundational engineering knowledge for medical applications.

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Biomedical Engineering (For Non-Engineering Majors)

Prepares students for research, health and medical sciences, or industry practice in biomedical engineering. 

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Cell and Molecular Biology

Examines biological processes at the cellular and molecular level.

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Chemical Engineering

Designs chemical and biological processes for industry, energy, and health.

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Chemistry

Builds a strong foundation in chemical theory and laboratory practice.

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Civil Engineering - Water and Environment

Focuses on sustainable water systems and environmental infrastructure.

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Climate Change: Science and Practice

Explores the science, impacts, and responses to global climate change.

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Earth and Environmental Science

Studies Earth processes and environmental systems.

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Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Examines organismal diversity and ecological relationships.

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Electrical Engineering

Introduces circuits, electronics, and electrical systems.

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Engineering Science

Provides interdisciplinary foundations across engineering disciplines.

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Marine Biology (For Biology Majors)

Explores marine organisms and ocean ecosystems.

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Marine Biology (For Non-Biology Majors)

Lets students from any major build real marine science expertise

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Materials Engineering

Studies the structure, properties, and applications of materials.

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Mathematics

Strengthens quantitative reasoning and analytical skills.

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Mechanical Engineering

Covers mechanics, energy systems, and machine design.

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Physics

Introduces core principles of classical and modern physics.

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Psychology

Examines behavior and mental processes through scientific study.

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Coming Fall 2027: Space Science and Engineering

Enables students to explore connections between spacecraft and habitation energy systems, planetary investigation, equipment testing, remote sensing, structure, and change. 

Contact Us

Laurie O'Brien
Associate Dean
lobrien2@tulane.edu