Physics Minor

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The physics minor is an excellent complement to a variety of other science majors. It is also ideal for students who want to reinforce a liberal arts major with a technical background.

Students taking this minor to obtain a teaching endorsement can receive a teaching endorsement in physics only if the following requirements are met:

The student will also earn a certification in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Middle Level Science, or Secondary Mathematics.
The student passes the NES exam for Physics.

Upper-division Physics - Credits: 8

PHYS 317 - Modern Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 363 - Optics Credits: (4)

Lower-division Physics - Credits: 15

Chose one of the lower-division course sequences.

PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 113 - Introductory Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)
OR
PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I Credits: (5)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II Credits: (5)
PHYS 123 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences III Credits: (5)
OR
PHYS 181 - General Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 182 - General Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
PHYS 183 - General Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)

Physics Minor

Upper-division Physics - Credits: 8

Lower-division Physics - Credits: 15

Calculus - Credits: 10

Department-approved Upper-division Electives: 3-5 credits

Total Credits: 36-38

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