A minor in physics represents a substantial investment in mastering the basics of physics and gaining suitable problem solving skills that may then be applied to other disciplines.
Total Program Credits: 20
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Discipline Core Requirements: | 20 Credits | ||
PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 | |
PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 | |
PHYS 2220 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP | 4 | |
PHYS 2225 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab | 1 | |
PHYS 3110 | Modern Physics I | 3 | |
PHYS 3115 | Introduction to Experimental Physics I WE | 2 | |
Complete a minimum of 5 credits from the following courses: | 5 | ||
ASTR 3050 | Astrophysics I (3) | ||
ASTR 3060 | Astrophysics I(3) | ||
PHYS 2500 | Elementary Fluids and Thermal Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 2700 | Biophysics (undefined) | ||
PHYS 2800 | Introduction to Materials Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 3120 | Modern Physics II (3) | ||
PHYS 3125 | Introduction to Experimental Physics II WE (2) | ||
PHYS 3230 | Principles of Electronics for the Physical Sciences (3) | ||
PHYS 3300 | Mathematical Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 3310 | Advanced Mathematical Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 4300 | Computational Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 3400 | Classical Mechanics (3) | ||
PHYS 3500 | Thermodynamics (3) | ||
PHYS 4600 | Optics (3) | ||
PHYS 3800 | Energy use on Earth (3) | ||
PHYS 4210 | Advanced Experimental Techniques (3) | ||
PHYS 4250 | Nuclear Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 4410 | Electrostatics and Magnetism (3) | ||
PHYS 4420 | Electrodynamics (3) | ||
PHYS 4510 | Quantum Mechanics I (3) | ||
PHYS 4520 | Quantum Mechanics II (3) | ||
PHYS 4700 | Acoustics (3) | ||
PHYS 4800 | Solid State Physics (3) | ||
PHYS 490R | Seminar (0.5) | ||
METO 3100 | Climate and the Earth System (3) |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 |
PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 |
Semester total: | 5 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PHYS 2220 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP | 4 |
PHYS 2225 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab | 1 |
Semester total: | 5 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
PHYS 3110 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
PHYS 3115 | Introduction to Experimental Physics I WE | 2 |
Semester total: | 5 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Complete a minimum of 5 Credits from the following courses: | 5 | |
ASTR 3050 | Astrophysics I (3) | |
ASTR 3060 | Astrophysics II (3) | |
PHYS 2500 | Elementary Fluids and Thermal Physics (3) | |
PHYS 2700 | Biophysics (undefined) | |
PHYS 2800 | Introduction to Materials Physics (3) | |
PHYS 3120 | Modern Physics II (3) | |
PHYS 3125 | Introduction to Experimental Physics II WE (2) | |
PHYS 3230 | Principles of Electronics for the Physical Sciences (3) | |
PHYS 3300 | Mathematical Physics (3) | |
PHYS 3310 | Advanced Mathematical Physics (3) | |
PHYS 4300 | Computational Physics (3) | |
PHYS 3400 | Classical Mechanics (3) | |
PHYS 3500 | Thermodynamics (3) | |
PHYS 4600 | Optics (3) | |
PHYS 3800 | Energy Use on Earth (3) | |
PHYS 4210 | Advanced Experimental Techniques (3) | |
PHYS 4250 | Nuclear Physics (3) | |
PHYS 4410 | Electrostatics and Magnetism (3) | |
PHYS 4420 | Electrodynamics (3) | |
PHYS 4510 | Quantum Mechanics I (3) | |
PHYS 4520 | Quantum Mechanics II (3) | |
PHYS 4700 | Acoustics (3) | |
PHYS 4800 | Solid State Physics (3) | |
PHYS 490R | Seminar (0.5) | |
METO 3100 | Climate and Earth Systems (3) | |
Semester total: | 5 | |
Degree total: | 20 |
The Physics department is in the College of Science . To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Physics department, visit their website.
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