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Physics Minor
Minor - Physics
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 24
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Note: Mathematics prerequisites for the physics minor are M 171, M 172, M 273, (and M 221 if needed).
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower-Division Courses | 10 | |
| Upper-Division Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | 11 | |
| Teaching Physics Track | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Required Lower-Division Courses
Note: The Physics with Calculus series (PHSX 215N - PHSX 218N) is strongly recommended.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following Physics sequences: | 10 | |
| Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics: | ||
PHSX 205N & PHSX 206N | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | |
PHSX 207N & PHSX 208N | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | |
| Calculus-based Physics (strongly recommended): | ||
PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N | Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc | |
PHSX 217N & PHSX 218N | Fund of Physics w/Calc II and Physics Laboratory II w/Calc | |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| PHSX 301 | Intro Theoretical Physics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 11 credits of the following courses, 8 of which must be upper-division: | 11 | |
PHSX 141N | Einstein's Relativity | |
PHSX 291 | Special Topics | |
PHSX 311 | Oscillations and Waves | |
PHSX 320 | Classical Mechanics | |
PHSX 323 | Intermediate Physics Lab | |
PHSX 327 | Optics | |
PHSX 330 | Communicating Physics | |
PHSX 333 | Computational Physics | |
PHSX 343 | Modern Physics | |
PHSX 423 | Electricity & Magnetism I | |
PHSX 444 | Advanced Physics Lab | |
PHSX 446 | Thermodyn & Stat Mech | |
PHSX 461 | Quantum Mechanics I | |
PHSX 462 | Quantum Mechanics II | |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Teaching Physics Track
Notes:
- This teaching track contains different/additional course requirements designed to meet state standards. Those interested in teaching in K-12 schools must complete the teaching track of a major in a teaching content area plus the Teacher Education Program through the Department of Teaching and Learning. Additional teaching areas can be added through completion of the teaching track of a major or minor in that content area.
- To complete this teaching track, you need to contact the Teaching and Learning Department. You do not fill out a major/minor form for graduation or the major/minor/concentration section of the major change form. Approvals for this track must come from the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Tracks will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publications. They are used for advising purposes only. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
- Individuals completing the teaching track of this minor must also complete the teaching track of a major in another teaching content area.
Teaching Physics Track Requirements:
Note: The EDU 497 course number is used for multiple courses. Students should register for EDU 497 Methods: 5-12 Science.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course | ||
| EDU 497 | Teaching and Assessing | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Teaching Licensure
Note: For endorsement to teach physics, a student also must gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and meet all the requirements for secondary teaching licensure. For more information, see the Teaching and Learning Department.