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Overview
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degrees Offered
Minor
Department
Chemistry and Physics
school/college
College of Arts and Sciences
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Minor in Physics

A Physics minor is ideal if you are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering and want to develop a stronger background in the physical sciences or to prepare for advanced training in disciplines such as applied mathematics, engineering, or theoretical chemistry.

Requirements

20 credits

Five courses in Physics

  • PH 201 Fundamental Concepts of Physics I  and
  • PH 202 Fundamental Concepts of Physics II

or

  • PH 211 Conceptual Physics I  and
  • PH 212 Conceptual Physics II
  • PH 324 Quantum Physics
  • Two other Physics courses at the 300 level

Featured Courses

Fundamental Concepts of Physics I

Required Course

In this course, you will have an introduction to the principles of classical mechanics, as well as the historical development, methodology, and philosophy of our current understanding of the physical universe are presented from an experimental point of view.

Conceptual Physics II

Required Course

Study waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, elementary electrodynamics, and optics in this continuation of Conceptual Physics (PH 211).

Quantum Physics

Required Course

Learn about basic principles of modern physics, especially atomic, quantum, nuclear, and particle physics.

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