Physics
Department of Chemistry and Physics
The minor in physics will meet the interest of students who wish to further their knowledge in a discipline beyond their major field of study. It will increase their options for employment and graduate study. It will bridge the overlap between physics knowledge and that of other disciplines.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 105 | University Physics, w/lab | 4 |
| PHYS 106 | University Physics w/Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 317 | Methods of Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Nuclear Physics | ||
| Electronics w/Lab | ||
| Optics w/Lab | ||
| Select two of the following: | 7-8 | |
| Classical Mechanics I w/Lab | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism I w/Lab | ||
| Advanced Physics Laboratory | ||
| Quantum Mechanics I w/Lab | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Total Credits | 24-26 | |
Chemistry and Physics Department
Janet A. Asper, Chair
Janet A. Asper, Career Advisor
Matthew C. Fleenor, Program Coordinator (Physics)
Faculty
(The person’s subject field is indicated in parentheses.)
Professors
Janet A. Asper (Chemistry)
K. Nicole Crowder (Chemistry)
Matthew C. Fleenor (Physics)
Kelli M. Slunt (Chemistry)
Associate Professors
Leanna C. Giancarlo (Chemistry)
E. Davis Oldham (Chemistry)
Randall D. Reif (Chemistry)
Assistant Professor
Desmond R. Villabla (Physics)
Sarah E. Smith (Chemistry)
Varun Suresh Makhija (Physics)