Program Overview

Physics Minor Program

The Physics Minor Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of physics principles and concepts. The program requires a total of 27 hours of coursework, including both lower and upper division courses.

Program Requirements

To satisfy the minor, students must complete the following requirements:

• Lower Division:
  • PHYS 121 & 121L: Physics I and Physics I Lab (5 hours)
  • PHYS 122 & 122L: Physics II and Physics II Lab (5 hours)
  • PHYS 224: Modern Physics (3 hours)
  • MATH 157: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4 hours)
  • MATH 258: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4 hours)
• Upper Division:
  • Select six credits from the following courses:
    • PHYS 222: Electronics
    • PHYS 321: Classical Mechanics
    • Other upper division courses (with prior Department Chair approval)

Additional Requirements

To complete the minor, at least one of the chosen electives must be a 300 or 400 level 3-credit course. With prior Department Chair approval, the following courses may count toward the minor:

• PHYS 390: Directed Study
• PHYS 490: Advanced Directed Study
• PHYS 497: Internship
• PHYS 499: Senior Project Additionally, with prior Department Chair approval, PHYS 201: Mathematical Methods may satisfy two credits toward the minor.