Physics Minor

Minor Requirements

20 credits

Physics Prerequisites (12 credits)

MATH-1075	Single Variable Calculus	4 credits
-	or
MATH-2075	Multivariable Calculus	4 credits
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PHYS-2071	Analytical Physics I	4 credits
PHYS-2072	Analytical Physics II	4 credits

Physics Electives (8 credits)

Complete 8 additional credits in PHYS at the 2000 level or above, excluding PHYS-2001 and PHYS-2002. Independent Study (4994) or Guided Research (4996) credit may count toward this requirement. Course Assistant credit (4991) may not count toward this requirement.

PHYS-

Elective PHYS coursework, 2000-level or higher

8 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of mathematics and an understanding of core physical theories;
2. Demonstrate the ability to integrate mathematical and technological methods with physics;
3. Employ appropriate mathematical and experimental methods and designs to independently and collaboratively investigate physics problems; and
4. Obtain, assess, interpret, and communicate physical information.