The minor in physics gives students a basic understanding of the most essential concepts in the field. It has the same prerequisites as the physics major, a somewhat lighter core, and two physics electives.
Basic courses (6 units)
Math 220 and 224 or Math 212, 213, 214
Math 230
Phyx 125-1,2,3 or 135-1,2,3 (General Physics)
Minor sequence (8 units)
Math 234, 240, and 250; or 290-1,2,3 and 250, or 281-1,2,3
Phyx 330-1 (Classical Mechanics)
Phyx 333-1 (Electricity & Magnetism)
Phyx 339-1 (Quantum Mechanics) or 335-0 (Modern Physics)
Two other 300-level Phyx or Astr courses except 398 or 399
