Physical Science Minor

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University General Education Requirements

Minor in Physical Science (24 credit hours)

Grades of C or better are required in all courses to be counted towards completion of the minor. Course work up to a maximum of 12 credit hours may be allowed to simultaneously fulfill requirements for one major and this minor. The requirements for a minor must be completed prior to graduation in order for the minor to appear on the transcript. Contact the chairperson of the department for more information about a physical science minor.

Required Courses (16 credit hours)

One of the following chemistry sequences:

CHEM 1550 - General Chemistry I Lecture, Recitation and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4 and
CHEM 2010
or
CHEM 1550 - General Chemistry I Lecture, Recitation and Laboratory and
CHEM 1560 - General Chemistry II Lecture, Recitation and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4

and one of the following physics sequences:

PHYS 1510 - General Physics I Lecture and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4 and
PHYS 1520 - General Physics II Lecture and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
or
PHYS 2110 - General Physics I With Calculus: Mechanics Lecture and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4 and
PHYS 2220 - General Physics II with Calculus: Electromagnetism and Optics Credit Hours: 4

Elective Courses (8 credit hours)

Completion of 8 credit hours of elective courses in chemistry, physics, or physical science to be selected with the approval of a departmental academic advisor.