2024-2025 Catalog

 

Physics Minor

A Physics minor provides an in-depth study of several major areas of physics, enabling students in different disciplines to understand and apply underlying principles. The problem-solving skills developed through the study of physics are as important as the conceptual understanding of the nature of physical quality.

A minor in Physics requires satisfactory completion ("C" or better) of at least 24 credit hours taken from the courses listed below.

Requirements (24 credits)

Required Courses (22 credits)

PHY-221University Physics I

4

PHY-222University Physics II

5

PHY-311Analytical Mechanics

3

PHY-321Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics

3

PHY-331Electromagnetism I

3

PHY-385Advanced Physics Laboratory/Measurements

4

Electives (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:
CHE-440Physical Chemistry I

3

CHE-450Physical Chemistry II

3

PHY-230Electronics

4

PHY-341Waves and Optics

3

PHY-351Quantum Mechanics I

3

PHY-361Introduction to Health and Medical Physics

3

PHY-495Research in Physics

1 to 4

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