PART OF THE PUBLIC POLICY, SOCIETY AND IDENTITY FLIGHT PATH
Minor: Physics
(PHYS)
Physics, the most basic of the natural sciences, entails the discovery and elucidation of elementary principles which shape our physical universe. Students who minor in Physics as a supplement to their major course of study will learn how these elementary principles can systematically be applied to understand diverse phenomena and solve seemingly complex problems. Graduates with training in Physics find employment in the various areas of physics and other physical sciences, technological and health industries, financial services, computer science, library science, education, communication, law, and medicine.TOP FIVE
REASONS TO STUDY Physics
- Develop strong critical thinking skills.
- Practice collaborative problem solving.
- Gain hands-on experience in research.
- Prepare yourself for a wide variety of opportunities for future study.
- Equip yourself with skills to tackle real-world problems in your future career.
COURSES YOU MAY NEED
- Prerequisite requirement: PHYS 251-253 or PHYS 201-203
- PHYS 351-353
- PHYS 391
- One PHYS 400-level class
MINOR CREDITS
Required 28 credits
Electives 4 credits
Total 32 credits
WHERE CAN I GO?
- Electronics industries
- Engineering firms
- Healthcare practices
- Scientific journals and book publishing
- K-12 schools and higher education
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Quantitative analysis
- Experimental design
- Laboratory research
- Statistics
- Technical writing
MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer and Information Science
- General Science