Physics Minor

The Physics minor offers students the opportunity to obtain a thorough introduction to the theoretical and experimental methods extensively used by physical scientists and engineers. In addition to exploring the historical and philosophical development of physics from the Greeks to the modern era, the Physics minor emphasizes the development of practical quantitative problem-solving skills which are valuable for all students regardless of major.

Minor in Physics Requirements: 18 Credits*

PHY 213General Physics for the Physical Sciences I 13
PHY 205General Physics Laboratory I 21
PHY 214General Physics for the Physical Sciences II 33
PHY 206General Physics Laboratory II 41
PHY 301Modern Physics3
Seven credits from the following:7
PHY 250
Three Dimensional Design
PHY 303
Electronics Laboratory
PHY 397
Research Methods
PHY 471
Classical Mechanics
PHY 481
Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 491
Physics Seminar
PHY 493
Directed Independent Readings 5
PHY 495
Directed Independent Study 5
PHY 497
Directed Independent Research 5
PHY 531
Quantum Mechanics
PHY 541
Thermodynamics And Statistical Mechanics
PHY 551
Mathematical Physics
PHY 553
Computational Physics
PHY 559
Gravitation and Cosmology
PHY 561
Nuclear Physics
PHY 587
Laser Physics
PHY 595
Special Topics
Total Credits18
1

PHY 221 Advanced General Physics I:Modeling the Physical World or PHY 201 General Physics for the Life Sciences may be substituted for PHY 213 General Physics for the Physical Sciences I

2

PHY 223 Project Physics Laboratory I may be substituted for the PHY 205 General Physics Laboratory I requirement.

3

PHY 222 Advanced General Physics II:Modeling the Physical World or PHY 202 General Physics for the Life Sciences II may be substituted for PHY 214 General Physics for the Physical Sciences II

4

PHY 224 Project Physics Laboratory II may be substituted for the PHY 206 General Physics Laboratory II requirement.

5

Only a total of two credits from PHY 493 Directed Independent Readings, PHY 495 Directed Independent Study and PHY 497 Directed Independent Research may be applied toward this minor.

*

Kingfisher concentration requirements are 9 credits total consisting of PHY 213 (or PHY 201 or PHY 221), PHY 214 (or PHY 202 or 222), and PHY 301.