Minor in Physics 18 credits

Each minor candidate is expected to complete 18 credits in physics at the 200 level or above with a minimum cumulative average of 2.00 for the courses taken. At least 6 credits must be at the 300 level or above.

Minor in Astronomy 36 credits

The Physics Department also offers an astronomy minor consisting of science cognates, Astronomy 12301, and nine hours of upper-division electives relating to astronomy. The elective courses must be selected with the approval of the minor advisor in conjunction with the Physics Department chair.

Required courses ............................................ 27 credits
AST301 Astronomy (4)
MAT251 Calculus I (4)
MAT252 Calculus II (4)
CHE201 General Chemistry I (4)
PHY201 General Physics I (4)
PHY202 General Physics II (4)
PHY308 Modern Physics I (3)

Electives ......................................................... 9 credits

Three astronomy-related courses at the 300 or 400 level selected under advisement. Particular courses related to astronomy include: atomic and nuclear physics, optics, quantum physics, relativity and thermodynamics.