Minor in Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy also offers a Minor in Physics which serves to increase the value of the student's major concentration. All students pursuing the Minor in Physics must complete 22 semester credit hours.

A. 19 semester credit hours of required courses:

PHY 1904, 1911 Technical Physics I and Laboratory
PHY 1924, 1931 Technical Physics II and Laboratory
PHY 3103 Modern Physics
PHY 3203 Classical Mechanics I
PHY 3423 Electricity and Magnetism

B. 3 semester credit hours selected from the following:

PHY 3143 Computer Visualization of Physics
PHY 3163 Theoretical Physics
PHY 3293 Thermal Physics
PHY 3313 Solid State Physics
PHY 3443 Modern Optics
PHY 3823 Mathematical Physics I
PHY 4133 Numerical Methods for Physicists
PHY 4263 Quantum Mechanics I

To declare a Minor in Physics, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult the College of Sciences Undergraduate Advising Center.