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Program of Study

Minor in Physics

Course List

Minor Requirements (17 or 19 hrs)

  • Introduction to Mechanics (PHYS A101) - 4hrs
    • or Physics for Life Sciences I (PHYS A115) - 3hrs
  • Physics Lab I (PHYS A112) - 1 hr
  • Intro to Electromagnetism & Relativity (PHYS A102) - 4hrs
    • or Physics for Life Sciences II (PHYS A116) - 3hrs
  • Physics Lab II (PHYS A113) - 1hr
  • Intro to Waves and Quantum Physics (PHYS A240) - 3hrs
  • Intro to Thermal Physics (PHYS A241) - 3hrs
  • Advanced Physics elective (A300-400) - 3hrs

Adjunct Requirements (11 hrs)

  • Calculus I (MATH A257) - 4hrs
  • *Calculus II (MATH A258) - 4hrs
  • *Calculus III (MATH A259) - 3hrs

* Math majors must seek a waiver from the Associate Dean for use of these courses for both the major and minor

Updated September 11, 2008