Physics Minor

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This minor can be declared through the Department of Physics and Astronomy

A minor in physics is offered to cadets who desire to complement their major area of study with additional work in the field of physics. The requirements that must be satisfied are as follows:

1. General Physics Sequence

PY 160 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PY 161 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PY 155 - General Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
PY 156 - General Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1

2. Modern Physics

PY 335 - Modern Physics I Credit Hours: 3

3. Additional Hours (6 minimum)

Those courses must be selected from the following:

AT 306 - Introductory Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
PY 223 - Programming and Data Analysis Credit Hours: 2
PY 253W - Optics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PY 254 - Optics Credit Hours: 3
PY 262 - General Physics III Credit Hours: 3
PY 308 - Introduction to Nanotechnology Credit Hours: 3
PY 333W - Modern Physics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PY 334 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PY 341 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credit Hours: 3
PY 342 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credit Hours: 3
PY 344 - Nuclear Physics Credit Hours: 3
PY 345 - Lasers and Their Applications Credit Hours: 3
PY 336 - Modern Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PY 441 - Classical Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PY 446 - Thermal Physics Credit Hours: 3
PY 453 - Nuclear Reactor Engineering Credit Hours: 3
PY 257 - Electronics and Interfacing Credit Hours: 4
PY 459 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
PY 460 - Topics in Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3

4. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses required for the minor.

Note: A cadet who wishes to apply for the physics minor must do so prior to the spring semester of the Second Class (junior) year. Contact the head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy for details.