Physics Minor

This minor provides a foundation in physics. Students are introduced to the science through the foundational courses in Newtonian Physics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics. Students then must choose three intermediate level courses to become familiar with the analytical methods used in physics.

Minor requirements include:

Required Foundational Courses (3):

PS 131-132 - Calculus-Based Physics I - II or
PS 121-122 - General Physics I - II
PS 231 - Modern Physics

Select three courses from the following:

PS 242 - Dynamics
PS 346 - Thermodynamics
PS 380 - Electricity and Magnetism
PS 383 - Quantum Mechanics
PS 386 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
PS 449 - Topics in Physics

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Prerequisites: Many of the courses listed for this minor require prerequisites in the Mathematics Department . Please check the catalogue for details.