Physics Minor
Physics Minor Requirements
The physics minor requires 18 credit hours in physics coursework, as outlined below. Minimum grade required for each course is “C-“.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL (4 cr) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL (4 cr) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (1 cr) | ||
or PHYS 1164 | GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | |
| Students must select 9 credit hours with a minimum of 6 credits at the 3000/4000 level. | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| CLASSICAL MECHANICS (3 cr) | ||
| THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3 cr) | ||
| ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I (3 cr) | ||
| OPTICS (3 cr) | ||
| 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. | 3 | |
Note: PHYS 3250 is a common prerequisite to other physics courses and could be a helpful free elective. Additionally, 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.