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Minor in Physics

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Minor in Physics

The Department offers the B.S. degree in Physics. Its graduates may enter occupations in industry, government, and  education.  Many graduates  continue their education in graduate  or professional schools.  Students  in other departments may elect to minor in either physics or astronomy.


Core Courses

 COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PHY 160 University Physics I 4
PHY 160L University Physics I Lab 1
PHY 161 University Physics II 4
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 9

Upper Division Courses

COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PHY 350 Modern Physics 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 3

Any Two of the Following:

COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
PHY 365 Classical Mechanics I 3
PHY 366 Classical Mechanics II 3
PHY 375 Electricity and Magnetism I 3
PHY 475 Electricity and Magnetism II 3
PHY 380 Quantum Mechanics I 3
PHY 480 Quantum Mechanics II 3
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED 6


Total Credits Required for Minor in Physics 18 CR HRS.