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Physics Minor

Division of Science & Mathematics - Adm
Division of Science and Mathematics

• Minor Related to a Major
• Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2007.
• Required credits in this minor: 33.

Objectives¿The physics program is designed to help students understand the concepts of classical and modern physics while also developing their ability to solve quantitative problems in these areas. It provides the opportunity for students to acquire the skills necessary to perform experimental work, and develops students¿ ability to communicate, in form and content, both verbally and in writing, the results of scientific work.

Minor Requirements

Courses may not be taken S-N. The GPA in these courses must be at least 2.00. Courses with a grade lower than C- may not be used to meet the minor requirements.

 Minor Requirements
     PHYS 1101 - General Physics I, SCI-L (5.0 cr)
     PHYS 1102 - General Physics II, SCI-L (5.0 cr)
     PHYS 2101 - Modern Physics, SCI-L (5.0 cr)
     MATH 1101 - Calculus I, M/SR (5.0 cr)
     MATH 1102 - Calculus II, M/SR (5.0 cr)
     MATH 2101 - Calculus III, M/SR (4.0 cr)

 Elective Courses
 Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
   ·  PHYS 2201 - Circuits and Electronic Devices, SCI-L (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 2993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3001 - Astrophysics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3002 - Biological and Medical Physics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3101 - Classical Mechanics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3201 - Mathematical Methods in Physics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 2401 - Optics, SCI-L (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3401 - Experimental Physics, SCI-L (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3501 - Statistical Physics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 3993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 4101 - Electromagnetism, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 4201 - Quantum Mechanics, SCI (4.0 cr)
   ·  PHYS 4993 - Directed Study (1.0-5.0 cr)

 

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