Develop an enhanced understanding of the interrelationship between physics, math and engineering.

Minor Option

Earning the Physics Minor requires the addition of upper division courses.

Curriculum

Some courses may have prerequisites that do not count towards this concentration. Contact your advisor if you have any questions.

Required Courses

Course Names

Course Code

Credits

Experimental Modern Physics

PHYS 2150

1 credit

Foundations of Modern Physics

PHYS 2170

3 credits

Classical Mechanics & Mathematical Methods 1 

PHYS 2210

3 credits

Choose Two Elective Courses

Course names

Course Code

Credits

Notes

Quantum Mechanics & Atomic Physics 1

PHYS 3220

3 credits

Requires a prerequisite course of PHYS 3210

Principles of Electricity & Magnetism 1 

PHYS 3310

3 credits

 

Electronics for the Physical Sciences

PHYS 3330

2 credits

Not applicable to minor in engineering physics 

Physics

Tomi Oshima Dupeyron with topographic map overlay
Finding a right path: Tomi Oshima Dupeyron

Dec. 4, 2023

Tomi Oshima Dupeyron, a graduating Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) senior with an emphasis in environmental engineering and a minor in physics, has been recognized by the college for his academic engagement.