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Physics Minor (Class of 2027 and Beyond)
Requirements
The minor consists of a minimum of six courses:
PHYS 131
Physics I: Mechanics
1
Or
PHYS 151
Accelerated Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
1
PHYS 133
Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves
1
Or
PHYS 152
Accelerated Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics
1
PHYS 215
Introduction to Quantum Physics
1
PHYS
Three PHYS electives
Three PHYS elective credits: Numbered 110 or above, only one credit of which can be individualized instruction (numbered 390-398 or 490-498).