PHYM - Physics Minor

The minor in physics consists of four foundational courses in physics and mathematics and two upper-level physics electives.  The two-course elective requirement cannot be fulfilled with transfer, study away, or consortium credits.  No course with a grade less than C- may be counted toward the minor.  The requirements are:

Two foundational courses in physics:

• PHYS 231L. Electricity and Magnetism

• PHYS 232L. Optics and Modern Physics

Two foundational courses in mathematics:

• MATH 132. Calculus II

• Either  MATH 231.  Calculus III  OR  MATH 234.  Differential Equations

Two physics electives chosen from the following:

• PHYS 300. Mathematical Methods of Physics

• PHYS 301. Analytical Mechanics

• PHYS 302. Electrodynamics

• PHYS 304. Statistical and Thermal Physics

• PHYS 313. Quantum Mechanics

• PHYS 316. Experimental Laser Optics

• PHYS 317. Relativity & Fundamental Particles

• PHYS 320. Modern Physical Measurements

• PHYS 330. Astronomy & Astrophysics