Jan 19, 2026

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Physics Minor

Minor Requirements

A physics minor consists of 24-28 hours.

Complete A, B, C, or D below:

A

PHYS 135* - Introduction to Physics for Physical Science and Mathematics Majors I 4 Credit Hours

B

PHYS 137* - Honors: Fundamentals of Physics for Physics Majors I 5 Credit Hours

C

EF 151* - Physics for Engineers I 4 Credit Hours
and
EF 152* - Physics for Engineers II 4 Credit Hours

D

PHYS 221* - Elements of Physics I 4 Credit Hours

Complete A, B, C, or D below:

A

PHYS 136* - Introduction to Physics for Physical Science and Mathematics Majors II 4 Credit Hours

B

PHYS 138* - Honors: Fundamentals of Physics for Physics Majors II 5 Credit Hours

C

PHYS 231* - Fundamentals of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credit Hours

D

PHYS 222* - Elements of Physics II 4 Credit Hours

Complete:

PHYS 251 - Fundamentals of Physics: Waves, Optics, and the Breakdown of Classical Physics 4 Credit Hours
PHYS 252 - Fundamentals of Physics: Quantum Physics and Applications 4 Credit Hours

Select 8 hours:

PHYS 293 - Introduction to Research and Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Physics and astronomy courses numbered 300 and above.
No more than 6 credit hours of PHYS 293 , PHYS 393 , PHYS 493 , and PHYS 498 can be applied to the minor

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .