Physics Minor

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University General Education Requirements

Minor in Physics (18 credit hours)

The requirements for a minor must be completed prior to graduation in order for the minor to appear on the transcript. For more information about a physics minor, contact a physics academic advisor.

Required Courses (12 credit hours)

PHYS 2110 - General Physics I With Calculus: Mechanics Lecture and Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2220 - General Physics II with Calculus: Electromagnetism and Optics Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2330 - General Physics III with Calculus: Thermodynamics, Optics and Modern Physics Credit Hours: 4

Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

Completion of 6 credit hours in physics to be selected from

PHYS 3110 - Classical Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3150 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3210 - Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3250 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 4120 - Classical Mechanics II Credit Hours: 3
or
PHYS 4160 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credit Hours: 3