Applied Physics Minor

Program Overview

This physics minor requires 20-26 credits, including prerequisites in introductory physics. Students choose from a selection of advanced physics courses, including analytical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics. The minor also allows for flexibility with options from chemistry and oceanography.

Program Outline

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Program Requirements

Prerequisites

• Complete the following courses:
• PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I (3 credits) AND
• PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
• Choose from the following: (4-8 Credits)
• PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II (3 credits) AND
• PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)
• PHYS 213 - Fundamentals of Physics I (3 credits) AND
• PHYS 213L - Fundamentals of Physics I Laboratory (1 credit) AND
• PHYS 214 - Fundamentals of Physics II (3 credits) AND
• PHYS 214L - Fundamentals of Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)

Required Courses

• Choose two from the following: (6 Credits)
• PHYS 301 - Analytical Mechanics (3 credits)
• PHYS 302 - Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits)
• PHYS 303 - Quantum Mechanics (3 credits)
• PHYS 341 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3 credits)
• Choose two from the following: (6-8 Credits)
• Any 300 or above Physics course
• CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry I (3 credits) AND
• CHEM 441L - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1 credit)
• CHEM 442 - Physical Chemistry II (3 credits) AND
• CHEM 442L - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1 credit)
• MSCI 301 - Physical Oceanography (3 credits) AND
• MSCI 301L - Physical Oceanography Laboratory (1 credit)