Physics Minor

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This minor is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

When you decide to minor in physics, register in the department office to be assured of proper advising. To be retained and approved for graduation as a minor, you must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all courses in the minor, regardless of a declaration of academic forgiveness. No more than one grade below C- in physics courses numbered 300 or above may be applied to the minor.

Consists of 39 credits.

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.

Physics, 25 credits

PHYS 111 - Seminar: Introduction to Physics Credits: 1
PHYS 240 - University Physics I Credits: 5 **
PHYS 250 - University Physics II Credits: 5 **
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics Credits: 3

Electives

Choose from other physics courses numbered above 300 not including PHYS 390 and PHYS 490 . At least one course must include a laboratory.

Mathematics, 14 credits

MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 5 **
MATH 226 - Calculus II Credits: 5
MATH 227 - Calculus III Credits: 4

Note

If you are entering a teaching field, you may select ASTR 311 as an elective. A minor in physics is certifiable for teaching only when accompanied by a major in another science or a major in mathematics.