Students who complete introductory physics through Ph 314 have the option to complete a minor in physics with only 12 additional credits of upper-division physics. Minors are designed primarily for majors in other disciplines; courses required for a student's major may not count toward the minor
For the physics minor, a minimum of 28 credit hours in physics is required, distributed as follows:
a) 16 credit hours of introductory physics - Ph 211, 212, 213, 314.
b) At least 12 credit hours of upper division courses selected from the lists below, including at least one theory course from:
Ph 321, 322, 323 Ph 431, 435, 441, 451, 461
Ph 424, 425, 426 Ph 481, 482, 483.
Ph 427, 428, 429
And at least one experimental course from:
Ph 411, 412 Ph 465, 466
Ph 415 Ph 481, 482, 483
The selection of courses under b) must be done with the approval of a Physics Department advisor.
Students who complete the requirements for the physics minor
should apply for certification at the same time the final application
for a degree is made. The Registrar's Office will make the request
for certification from the Physics Department and the College of
Science. The completion of the minor is recorded on the student's
academic record and transcripts.