Physics Minor

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Also note that per university policy at least three 3000 or 4000 level credits are required for a minor.

Required Courses:

Physics utilizes practical math to make predictions about the natural world. A minor in physics cements the experimental expertise that scientists require and provides a strong basis for understanding how science is applied in society.

A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

PHY 2311 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2321 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2331 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2341 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2811 - Modern Physics I Credits: 4
Subtotal: 14 credits

Electives

A minimum of 5 additional semester hours, including at least 3 upper division (3000+ level) credits, must be selected from the following list:

AST 3141 - Astronomical Techniques I Credits: 3
PHY 2711 - Vibrations, Waves, and Mathematical Methods Credits: 4
PHY 2811 - Modern Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2821 - Modern Physics Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 3120 - Methods of Mathematical Physics Credits: 3
PHY 3211 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHY 3411 - Thermal Physics Credits: 3
PHY 3711 - Physics Laboratory I Credits: 2
PHY 3721 - Physics Laboratory II Credits: 2
PHY 3811 - Quantum Physics Credits: 4
PHY 4331 - Electricity and Magnetism Credits: 4
PHY 4440 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
PHY 4510 - Optics Credits: 3
PHY 4550 - Astrophysics Credits: 3
PHY 4560 - Planetary Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4611 - Computational Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4630 - Continuum Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4650 - Solid State Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4711 - Advanced Physics I Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 4721 - Advanced Physics II Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 4810 - Atomic and Molecular Structure Credits: 3
PHY 4820 - Subatomic Physics Credits: 3
PHY 4950 - General Relativity Credits: 3
Subtotal: 5 credits

Total: 19

Required Ancillary Courses for a Minor:

MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 2410 - Calculus II Credits: 4
Subtotal: 8 credits

Total Ancillary Courses: 8

Note:

A one-year sequence of PHY 2010 - PHY 2020 - PHY 2030 - PHY 2040 may be substituted for the PHY 2311 - PHY 2331 - PHY 2321 - PHY 2341 requirements with the consent of the Physics Department.