Physics Minor
To earn a 16-credit minor in physics, students complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1171 & 1171L | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1172 & 1172L | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2285 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2285L | Modern Experimental Methods Lab | 2 |
| One additional 2000- or 3000-level physics course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Substitution of the Modern Physics course must be approved by the chair.
Note: Biology and chemistry majors can minor in physics by taking two lecture courses and one laboratory course beyond the requirements of their major. Engineering majors can minor in physics by taking one lecture course and one laboratory course beyond the requirements of the major.