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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics Minor


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Physics Minor Program Information


Box 70652
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 credit hours of study in physics, distributed as follows:

Physics Electives


 Chosen from any of the 3000-4000 level Physics courses, with the exception of PHYS 4850, Seminar in Physics. (10 credits)

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