Physics Minor

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Minor in Applied Physics

Objectives:

The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:

A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.

This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics

Structure of the Minor:

1. Required Courses: (7 Credit Hours)

PHYS 231/232
PHYS 323/333/373 2
5 (Applications of Physics with Calculus)
(Modern Physics)

2. Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours)
Choose three:

PHYS308/358
PHYS 315
PHYS 410
PHYS 307/357
PHYS 451
PHYS 419
PHYS 420 4
3
3
4
2
2
3 (Optics)
(Analytical Mechanics)
(Thermodynamics)
(Electronic Instrumentation)
(Advanced Laboratory Physics)
(Research Planning)
(Research Project)

3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as Physics 221/271 and 222/272.

Total Credit Hours Required—17 (Plus two semesters of calculus) and two semesters of Physics with Calculus.