Physics, Minor - Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts (Code 230-401)

Twenty-four semester credits of Physics including:
PHYS 231University Physics I5
PHYS 232University Physics II5
PHYS 332University Physics III3
11 or more credits from any Physics courses 111
MATH 215Calculus II (Not counted toward credits in minor)
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Except PHYS 100, PHYS 211, and PHYS 212

It is recommended that students minoring in physics consult the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy while planning a program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Qualitatively describe natural phenomena and man-made devices in terms of the basic laws of physics in areas of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, electronic circuits, quantum physics, and special relativity.
  • Convert a physical situation described in English into a mathematical model.
  • Apply the mathematical tools commonly used in physics to obtain analytical and numerical solutions to problems modeling physical situations.
  • Design experiments and demonstrate the ability to use measurement technology, computational tools, and statistical techniques to collect and analyze data.