Physics Minor

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PHYSICS:

A student majoring in any discipline other than Physics may complete a minor in Physics upon satisfactorily fulfilling the core and elective requirements. At least twelve (12) credits must be discrete from any other major or minor.

Minor Core:

PHYS 217 - Physics - Science and Engineering I [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
PHYS 218 - Physics - Science and Engineering II Credits: 4
PHYS 262 - Physics - Science and Engineering III Credits: 3
PHYS 320 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 380 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1

Minor Choice:

Complete a minimum of six (6) additional credits from list below:

ENGR 337 - Analog Electronics Credits: 4
ENGR 333 - Computational Methods Credits: 3
PHYS 340 - Optics Credits: 4
PHYS 354 - Theoretical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 361 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism Credits: 3
PHYS 370 - Heat and Thermodynamics Credits: 3
PHYS 420 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 3
ENGR 430 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 4
PHYS 454 - Advanced Topics in Physics Credits: 1-4

Interdisciplinary & Preparatory Courses:

MATH 221 - Calculus I [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR MINOR - CREDITS: 29

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.