Skip to main content

Physics Minor Requirements

Students should declare the PHY minor and work with the PHY minor advisor in order for student cohorts to be assembled in a given year.

PRE-MINOR REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

TITLE

CREDITS

MA 210

Calculus I

4

MA 211

Calculus II 

4

PHY 251

University Physics I

4

PHY 252

University Physics II

4

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

COURSE

TITLE

CREDITS

MA 311

Calculus III

4

MA 401

Linear Algebra

3

Electives

PHY 300-400 level courses

6

Upon completion of the Physics minor, students will be able to:

1. Apply quantitative reasoning and appropriate mathematics to describe phenomena in the natural world.
2. Interpret multiple scientific representations, including verbal descriptions, diagrams, graphs, formulas, and translate between them.
3. Apply physics principles to understand living systems, scientific instrumentation, and everyday experiences.