Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physics Minor


Program: Minor
Department of Physics  
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall 126B ~ 260-481-6306


If you are interested in understanding physics, from Newtonian to Quantum Mechanics, then this minor lets you choose courses to satisfy your curiosity. 


Declaring this Minor:

  • Declare this minor within the Department of Physics  
  • Students cannot declare a major and a minor in the same program

Program Requirements:

  • The catalog term for the minor will match that of your major degree program
  • At least 6 credits must be earned as resident credit at the 200+ level or above
  • You must earn a grade of C- or higher for all courses required in the minor
  • A minor is not awarded if requirements are not completed by the time your major degree is certified for graduation

To earn the minor in Physics, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Core Requirements


Additional Courses: Credits 6-8


  • Choose your additional credits in any 30000+ level Physics (PHYS) courses excluding PHYS 30200 and PHYS 36100.

Total Credits: 19-21


Student Responsibility


You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.