Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAPHYMIN
Curriculum Checksheet
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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The minor in physics requires a minimum of 27 total credit hours, of which 12 must be upper-division. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
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| Required Courses | ||
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PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics
(SCIT)
AND
PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I
(SCIT)
or
PHY 150 Physics I
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 4 |
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PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
(SCIT)
AND
PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II
(SCIT)
or
PHY 151 Physics II
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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PHY 201 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
(MATH)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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PHY 252 Physics III
(SCIT)
or
PHY 241 University Physics III
AND
PHY 202 Programming for Physicists
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
| Elective Options | ||
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Upper Division
Select two PHY Upper Division Electives: 6 hours, C or better
Upper Division
PHY Elective
OR
Students pursing Option 2 must complete PHY 302 and an additional nine credit hours selected from PHY 310, PHY 311, PHY 314 and PHY 315.
Required:
Select three courses:
Students choose from two options to complete the required minor electives. Consult an academic advisor in the Department of Physics to discuss these options further.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
Notes
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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