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Physics Minor

The physics minor is intended to provide these students with a basic background in physics and related mathematical methods. A knowledge of physics is useful for students in fields that range from biology and medicine to computer science, as well as being essential for education majors who intend to teach physical sciences in high school. All students in the minor must take a core of required courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, and modern physics. The remainder of the minor then consists of a set of additional physics and mathematics courses chosen by the student, so that the minor can be tailored to the needs and interests of the individual student. The physics minor consists of 18 credit hours at the 3000 level or above. Only three hours may be applied to the major. The minor may include up to three hours of independent study, up to three hours of special topics, and up to three hours of mathematics.

Physics Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Core Courses (12 credits)
PHYS 3500 Introduction to Mechanics (3 credits)
PHYS 3600 Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields (3 credits)
PHYS 3700 Introduction to Modern Physics (3 credits)
PHYS 3750 Modern Physics II (3 credits)

Minor Electives (6 credits)
Select six credits from the following courses:
PHYS 3100 Introduction to Biophysics (3 credits)
PHYS 3300 Fundamentals of Optics (3 credits)
PHYS 3800 Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics (3 credits)
PHYS 4900 Special Topics in Physics (1–3 credits)
PHYS 4990 Independent Study in Physics (1–12 credits)
MATH 3100 Differential Equations (3 credits)

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