Physics Minor

Program Overview

The Physics Minor consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, including required courses in general physics, laboratory, and electives. Students must select 9 credit hours of electives, with a minimum of 6 credits at the 3000/4000 level. The minor provides a foundation in physics concepts and prepares students for further study or careers in related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Physics Minor requires 18 credit hours in physics coursework.

Required Courses:

• PHYS 2110 GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL (4 cr)
• PHYS 2120 GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL (4 cr)
• PHYS 1154 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (1 cr) or PHYS 1164 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II (1 cr)

Electives:

• Students must select 9 credit hours of electives, with a minimum of 6 credits at the 3000/4000 level.
• Select 6 credits from the following:
• PHYS 3450 CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3 cr)
• PHYS 3750 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I (3 cr)
• PHYS 3800 OPTICS (3 cr)
• PHYS 4200 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS (3 cr)
• Select an additional 3 credits in physics from 1000-4000 level, excluding PHYS 1030, 1034, 1050, 1054, 1110 and 1120.

Note:

• PHYS 3250 is a common prerequisite to other physics courses and could be a helpful free elective.
• MATH 1950 and MATH 1960 are required for PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120 respectively, with MATH 1970 being a common prerequisite to other physics courses.