Minor in Physics

24 units
The physics minor is ideal for students majoring in mathematics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, or biology.
Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
PHYC 161 | Physics for Science and Engineering I 1, F | 5 |
PHYC 162 | Physics for Science and Engineering II S | 5 |
PHYC 263 | Physics for Science and Engineering III F | 5 |
MATH 268 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
Electricity and Magnetism ES | ||
Waves and Optics EF | ||
Classical Mechanics OF | ||
Thermodynamics ES | ||
Computational Methods for Physics EF | ||
Quantum Mechanics OS | ||
Total Units | 24 |
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Meets the General Education Natural Sciences requirement.
F | Offered in Fall only |
S | Offered in Spring only |
F/S | Offered in both Fall and Spring terms |
EF | Offered in Fall in even years |
ES | Offered in Spring in even years |
OF | Offered in Fall in odd years |
OS | Offered in Spring in odd years |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:- Use mathematical methods of solve quantitative physics probems
- Use qualitative reasoning to explain physics phenomena
- Draw conclusions from experimental data with measurement uncertainty
- Use laboratory apparatus to conduct experiments and collect data
- Analyze features of physical models (e.g. by approximation methods, computational methods, etc.)
- Reconcile scientific and biblical worldviews