Physics Minor
PHY
Physics Department
SAMC 162
(716) 878-5004
Physics helps students understand the world; it is the most basic and fundamental science. In addition, physics provides the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and it can be applied to biology or medical science). The physics minor provides an excellent way for mathematics-minded students to enhance their undergraduate experience.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (19 credit hours) | ||
| PHY 111 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I | 5 |
| PHY 112 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II | 5 |
| PHY 213 | UNIVERSITY PHYSICS III | 3 |
| PHY 305 | MODERN PHYSICS I | 3 |
| PHY 306 | MODERN PHYSICS II | 3 |
| Electives (3 credit hours) | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| OPTICS | ||
| COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS LABORATORY | ||
| HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS (4) | ||
| ELECTRIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS | ||
| ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY | ||
| CLASSICAL MECHANICS (4) | ||
| ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I | ||
| ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM II | ||
| SPECIAL PROJECT (1-3) | ||
| Prerequisites | ||
| CALCULUS I (4) | ||
| CALCULUS II (4) | ||
| USING TECHNOLOGY TO EXPLORE CALCULUS I (1) | ||
| USING TECHNOLOGY TO EXPLORE CALCULUS II (1) | ||
| CALCULUS III (4) | ||
| USING TECHNOLOGY TO EXPLORE CALCULUS III (1) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |