Physics Minor (6330)

The minor in physics provides a strong support program for degrees in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geography, geology and mathematics and for the pre-professional curricula in the health sciences.

Minor Prerequisites

PHYS 220 - University Physics Credit(s): 4
PHYS 221 - University Physics Credit(s): 4
OR
MATH 251 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 252 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PHYS 211 - College Physics Credit(s): 4
PHYS 212 - College Physics Credit(s): 4

Minor Requirements

To finish the minor, students must complete 3 hours of

PHYS 491 - Special Projects in Physics [Topic Title] Credit(s): 1
AND 9 additional hours of upper-division physics electives, which must include at least one of the following courses:
PHYS 322 - Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics Credit(s): 3
OR
PHYS 323 - Introduction to Modern Physics Credit(s): 3
OR
PHYS 343 - Methods in Physics Research I Credit(s): 3