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Physics Minor

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A minor in Physics will serve students who wish to expand their problem-solving ability. These skills can be used in a variety of careers from science to business or law.

Required courses in the minor (12 hours)

PHYS 2425 - University Physics l with Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2426 - University Physics ll with Laboratory Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 3103 - Laboratory for Modern Physics Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 3303 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3

Elective courses in the minor (6 hours)

Choose any 2 courses listed.

PHYS 3321 - Intermediate Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3331 - Intermediate Electromagnetism Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3342 - Quantum Theory I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3351 - Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics Credit Hours: 3

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