Physics Minor
NSM PEAK
The fundamental nature of physics makes an understanding of its principles, techniques and limitations important in the acquisition and extension of knowledge in all the sciences. In addition, it has historical connections to metaphysics and natural philosophy, which makes it an integral part of a balanced liberal arts curriculum. Physics minors should recognize and gracefully accept that an ability to acquire and use mathematical tools is an assumed part of their minors.
19 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)
Prerequisites
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-275 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-352 | Differential Equations | 3 credits |
Minor Requirements
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
| PHY-272 | Analytical Physics II | 4 credits |
| PHY-272L | Analytical Physics II Lab | 1 credit |
Complete 9 credits from the following:
| PHY- | Physics-Upper-Division (300-or-400-level) Courses | 6 credits |
| PHY - | Physics Coursework - any level | 3 credits |
Completing this minor and 1 additional credit in physics satisfies the state requirements for the secondary education second-teaching field in physics.
Mathematics-Physics Majors may not minor in Physics or Physical Science.