Physics and Astronomy

Minors

Minor in Physics

A minor in physics requires 18 credits, including PHYS 160, 260, 261, 262, and 263, and any two courses from PHYS 303, 306, 307, 308, 402, 428, and 305 or 513.

Minor in Astronomy

A minor in astronomy requires the completion of a physics prerequisite and 15 credits in astronomy. The prerequisite consists of one of the two sequences: PHYS 243, 244, 245, 246; or PHYS 160, 260, 261, 262, 263. Following the introductory physics sequence, students are required to take ASTR 111, 112, 113, 114; PHYS 416; and two astronomy courses chosen from ASTR 228, 328, 428, and 530.