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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.

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


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.

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