Minor Areas of Study
Physics Minor
The minor in Physics requires PHYS 1111, 1112, 1113 General Physics or PHYS 1211, 1212, 1213 University Physics or equivalent plus 5 quarter hours in physics courses above PHYS 1999.
Interested students have the option of additional course work in Astrophysics, Atmospheric Physics, or Medical Physics beyond the traditional Bachelor of Science degree track, leading to specialized minors.
Astrophysics Minor
The minor in Astrophysics requires PHYS 1211, 1212, 1213 and 20 quarter hours of astronomy coursework, including PHYS 2051, 2052, 2053 Astrophysical Theory, PHYS 2061, 2062 Astronomical Methods, and Special Topics in Astrophysics or Independent Research in astronomy. Subjects include stars, planets, and galaxies and research at the University's observatories: Mt. Evans Meyer-Womble — second highest in the world, and Chamberlin — featuring a historic 20-inch refractor. It is crucial that students interested in pursuing graduate work and a career in astronomy recognize the close links with physics and the need to obtain as much advanced undergraduate physics training as possible, in addition to the University's astronomy offerings.
Atmospheric Physics Minor
The minor in Atmospheric Physics requires PHYS 1211, 1212, 1213 and PHYS 2761, 2762 Atmospheric Physics I, II. This course discusses radiative transfer, thermodynamics, air motions, and cloud physics.
Medical Physics Minor
The minor in Medical Physics requires PHYS 1111, 1112, 1113 General Physics or PHYS 1211, 1212, 1213 University Physics or equivalent plus PHYS 2300 Physics of the Body and PHYS 2340 Medical Imaging Physics
January 3, 2008