Physics, Minor
The objectives of the physics minor are to provide a stronger background in the physical sciences for chemistry majors, math majors and other majors, and to provide preparation for the workplace and graduate or professional schooling.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirement 1 | 6 - 8 | |
| PHYS 2211 & 2211L | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics Lab I | 4 |
| or PHYS 3141 | Thermodynamics | |
| or PHYS 3214 | Classical Mechanics | |
| or PHYS 3454 | Statics | |
| or PHYS 3455 | Dynamics-Particles & Bodies | |
| or ENGR 2100 | Basic Thermodynamics | |
| PHYS 2212 & 2212L | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics Lab II | 4 |
| or PHYS 3650 | Modern Physics | |
| or PHYS 3213 | Principles of Physics III - Modern Physics | |
| or PHYS 4215 | Electricity and Magnetism I | |
| Upper Division Electives | 9 | |
| Choose a minimum of 9 hours from the following: 2 | 9 | |
| ASTR 3010 | Topics in Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 3141 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or CHEM 3411 | Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics | |
| PHYS 3213 | Principles of Physics III - Modern Physics (cannot take with PHYS 3650) | 3 |
| PHYS 3214 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 3220 | On-Campus Internship I | 3 |
| or PHYS 3230 | Introductory Research I | |
| or PHYS 3231 | Introductory Research II | |
| or PHYS 4230 | Physics Research Practicum I | |
| or PHYS 4231 | Physics Research Practicum II | |
| PHYS 3454 | Statics | 3 |
| PHYS 3650 | Modern Physics (cannot take with PHYS 3213) | 3 |
| or CHEM 3412 | Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Mechanics | |
| or CHEM 3311 | Inorganic Chemistry | |
| PHYS 3650L | Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 3455 | Dynamics-Particles & Bodies | 3 |
| PHYS 4215 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 4216 | Methods of Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| or MATH 4320 | Numerical Methods | |
| PHYS 4217 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 - 17 | |
Footnotes: | ||
| 1. Substitution is allowed if PHYS 2211, PHYS 2211L, PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L are used for area F or another program requirements. | ||
| 2. For the electives, only one substitution with a non-PHYS or non-ASTR course is allowed. | ||
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Consult your advisor to determine which of these courses best meets your academic needs.
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Only one 3000-4000 level experiential learning course (PHYS 3220 On-Campus Internship I, PHYS 3230 Introductory Research I, PHYS 3231 Introductory Research II, PHYS 4230 Physics Research Practicum I, or PHYS 4231 Physics Research Practicum II) may be counted as an elective in the Physics minor.