Physics Minor

Physics Minor Program Information

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Phone: (423) 439-4231
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/physics

Physics is the study of the properties of matter, energy, radiation, and their interactions. It is generally regarded as basic to all the natural sciences, and as such is a fundamental part of the professional preparation of biologists, chemists, engineers, and other scientists and technologists.

The minor program in physics provides the foundation for a broad spectrum of challenging careers in scientific and non-scientific fields. It offers a good scientific supplement to those students majoring in mathematics, chemistry, and biology.

A minor in physics at the bachelor’s level requires a minimum of 20 credits of study in physics.

Physics Minor Requirements: 20 credits

Required Courses: 10 credits

• PHYS 2110 - Technical Physics I-Calculus Based (5 credits)
• PHYS 2120 - Technical Physics II-Calculus Based (5 credits)

Physics Electives: 10 credits

Choose from any of the 3000-4000 level Physics courses, with the exception of PHYS 4850 Seminar in Physics .

• PHYS 3010 - Mechanics (4 credits)
• PHYS 3210 - Optics (4 credits)
• PHYS 3410 - Modern Physics Lab (2 credits)
• PHYS 3510 - Introduction to Biophysics (3 credits)
• PHYS 3610 - Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics (3 credits)
• PHYS 3710 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits)
• PHYS 4007 - Computational Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 4117 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 4617 - Quantum Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 4717 - Electromagnetic Theory (4 credits)
• PHYS 4860 - Special Topics in Physics (1-3 credits)
• PHYS 4900 - Independent Studies (1-3 credits)