Physics, minor

Contact: Daniel Showalter
Semester Hours: 20-23

Required Courses (20-23 SH)

• PHYS 252 and PHYS 253 University Physics I, lecture and laboratory (4) 

• PHYS 262 and PHYS 263 University Physics II, lecture and laboratory (4)

• *PHYS 406 Quantum Mechanics (3) 

• Choose three courses from this list:

  • *ENGR 265 Analog Circuits (4) 

  • *ENGR 270 Engineering Statics (3) 

  • *ENGR 280 Engineering Dynamics (3)  

  • *ENGR 350 Fluid Mechanics (4) 

  • *ENGR 370 Strength of Materials (4) 

  • *PHYS 405 Thermodynamics (3) OR ENGR 340 Engineering Thermodynamics (3) 

* indicates the course is offered in alternate years

In earning a physics minor, at least 10 SH must be earned in addition to those counted towards the student's major.