Physics - Minor
A minor in Physics is designed for those who have a strong interest in Physics, but don’t want to make it a profession. It includes a set of classes that will give you a firm foundation in Physics and the ability to pursue a more in-depth study in one of the Physics areas of your choice. The minor in Physics will develop analytical thinking and quantitative problem-solving skills that you can apply in any field. It will also give you the basic knowledge to make informed decisions, advise, instruct, or administrate in our modern science- and technology-dominated world.
To declare a Physics minor, please contact an academic advisor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Students who wish to complete a minor in physics must satisfy the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 206 & PHYS 226 | Newtonian Mechanics for Engineering and Science and Physics of Motion Laboratory for the Sciences 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 207 & PHYS 227 | Electricity and Magnetism for Engineering and Science and Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for the Sciences 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Optics and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 309 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| 300–400 level physics elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| 1 | All Engineering majors will take ENGR 216/PHYS 216 and ENGR 217/PHYS 217 in place of PHYS 226 and PHYS 227. |
| 2 | Select from PHYS 300-499 (except PHYS 485 or PHYS 491), or ASTR 314, in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. |
Students must make a grade of C or better in all courses. |