Minor in Physics
This program provides you with an opportunity to broaden and strengthen your educational credentials in physical sciences. It helps you complement your major with a cross-disciplinary education in physical sciences.
What Will I Learn?
By completing the Minor in Physics, you will:
- Demonstrate multi-disciplinary knowledge in physical science
- Develop multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills that are valuable for a wide range of career choices
- Acquire basic skills for analytical thinking
- Identify and solve problems in physical sciences
Your Career
A Minor in Physics will enhance future employment prospects and prepare students for advanced graduate studies where a strong physics background is useful. With the discipline and training that goes with a minor in physics, you will be better equipped to work on forefront ideas in science and technology.
Curriculum
A Minor in Physics requires a minimum of 18 credits:
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PHY201 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHY202 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY203 | Classical Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| PHY304 | Mathematical Methods for Physicists | 3 |
| PHY307 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| PHY308 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY309 | Thermodynamics and Quantum Lab | 2 |
| PHY321 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY322 | Modern Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHY402 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| PHY405 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY391 | Instrumentation and Measurements - elective | 3 |
| PHY401 | Instrumental Analysis - elective | 3 |
| PHY403 | Polymer Science - elective | 3 |
| PHY404 | Fluids Mechanics - elective | 3 |
| PHY411 | Electricity and Magnetism II - elective | 3 |
| PHY413 | Electromagnetic Waves - elective | 3 |
| PHY424 | Introduction to Nanotechnology - elective | 3 |
| PHY450 | Medical Imaging and Instrumentation - elective | 3 |
| PHY301 | Classical Physics for Life Sciences* | 3 |
| PHY305 | Modern Physics for Life Sciences* | 3 |
| PHY302 | Classical Physics for Life Sciences Lab* | 1 |
| PHY306 | Modern Physics for Life Sciences Lab* | 1 |
* Engineering students cannot take PHY301, PHY302, PHY305, and PHY306 as part of this program.
Note: Only 9 credits from majors can be counted towards minors. Courses will be offered on a rotating schedule.