Physics Minor

A Physics minor provides a solid foundation in physics to non-physics majors who may wish to apply the analytical skills and principles of physics to their own field of study. The Physics minor may be of interest to students wishing to enhance their understanding of physical phenomena, and may be particularly useful for majors such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics.

Degree Requirements

The minor in Physics requires a minimum of five (5) course credits, as follows:

Required Core Courses

PHY 221/PHY 315	Intro Physics I with Calculus	1 Course Credit
PHY 222/PHY 316	Intro Physics II with Calculus	1 Course Credit
PHY 320	Modern Physics	1 Course Credit

PHY 221 and PHY 222 and PHY 320 (PHY 127/128 can be substituted for PHY 221/ 222 with permission of the Program Chair.

Required Distribution Courses

Two (2) additional PHY course credits chosen from the following:

PHY 111	Introduction to Astronomy	1 Course Credit
PHY 130/PHY 225	Applied Mah for Physics & Eng.	1 Course Credit
PHY 286/PHY 486	Special Topics	1/2 to 1 Course Credit
PHY 321	Modern Physics II	1 Course Credit
PHY 330	Mathematical Method in Physics	1 Course Credit
PHY 335	Physical Optics	1 Course Credit
PHY 365	Thermal Physics	1 Course Credit
PHY 386	Special Topics	1/2 to 1 Course Credit
PHY 460	Electromagnetic Theory	1 Course Credit
PHY 481	Classical Mechanics	1 Course Credit
PHY 482	Quantum Physics	1 Course Credit
PHY 485	Intro to Solid State Physics	1 Course Credit
PHY 486/PHY 286	Special Topics	1/2 to 1 Course Credit