Minor in Physics
About the Minor
Physics is a science that studies the natural phenomena at all scales from that of the universe to elementary particles. This minor exposes the students to some of the basic principles of physics and would easily complement any other discipline from engineering to other sciences. The minor in Physics requires a total of 3.0 credits from the elective list in addition to the prerequisite and core courses.
Admissions Requirements
Consultation with the program director.
Students are required to declare a major before declaring a minor. Students admitted directly into a specific major at the time of matriculation may declare a minor beginning in their second semester. All requirements for the minor must be completed either concurrently with or prior to the completion of the primary major requirements. This ensures that students fulfill the expectations of their primary field of study while completing any additional areas of academic specialization.
Minor Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the options below: | 8.0 | |
| Option A: Contemporary Physics | ||
| Contemporary Physics I | ||
| Contemporary Physics II | ||
| Option B: Physics for Scientists and Engineers | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | ||
| PHYS 2421 | Classical Mechanics | 3.0 |
| PHYS 2411 | Waves and Quanta | 4.0 |
| PHYS 3431 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 3441 | Electromagnetic Fields | 4.0 |
| Select one PHYS (Physics) course at the 2000 level or above | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 26.0 | |
Additional Information
For more information about this program, please contact the College of Arts and Sciences