Physics Minor

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The physics minor can complement any degree in the sciences (such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Science), liberal arts or professional degrees (such as Pharmacy, Health Sciences, or Education), providing a solid background in scientific knowledge and analytical skills. The physics minor program requires some mathematics.

PHY 001INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I (with lab and discussion)4
PHY 002INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II (with lab and discussion)4
PHY 003CONTEMPORARY TOPICS SEMINAR1
PHY 021INTRO TO METHODS IN PHYSICS3
PHY 050MODERN PHYSICS4
PHY 059ADVANCED LAB I & ERROR THEORY2
PHY 191PHYSICS SEMINAR I1
MATH 050CALCULUS I3
MATH 070CALCULUS II3
MATH 100CALCULUS III3
CS 065INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I3
Total Hours31

Grade Requirements for Graduation

2.0 minimum (C) average is required in all physics-credit courses.

Note: There is no minor in Astronomy. Interested students can select a minor in Physics and also take Astronomy I with laboratory.