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PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY MINOR REQUIREMENTS

MINOR IN PHYSICS

A student whose major is in another department may receive a minor in physics with the completion of the following courses with grades of C or better: Physics 2750, 2760: University Physics I and II (10 credit hours) plus three additional courses at the 3000/4000 level or above (to include at least one course dealing with topics in Modern Physics). It should be noted that in order to complete these requirements, the student must complete mathematics through Differential Equations. 

MINOR IN ASTRONOMY

A student whose major is in another department may receive a minor in astronomy with the completion of the following courses with grades of C or better: Physics 2750, 2760: University Physics I and II (10 credit hours), Physics 3010: Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, plus two additional courses at the 3000/4000 level or above. A student may choose from the following courses:

Physics 4103: Topics on Physics and Astronomy (3 cr. h)
Physics 4180: Solar System Science (3 cr. h)
Physics 4250: Stellar Astrophysics (3 cr. h)
Physics 4350: Galactic Astronomy (3 cr. h)
Physics 4450: Introduction to Cosmology (3 cr. h)

A student must have a total of 19 credit hours to receive a minor in physics or astronomy. At least nine of the 19 credit hours must be completed on-campus. A course in which a grade of D+ or below was received will not count towards the minor.

To receive your minor in physics or astronomy you must print and fill out the form below, have it signed by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Physics Department and then take it to 107 Lowry Hall.

Minor in Physics Form                    Minor in Astronomy Form

The Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Physics Department is:

Please contact her for any additional information.


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