Physics Minor
Program Requirements
- Total Units Required: 17-19
- Grade Requirement: Students must complete all coursework for the Physics minor with a grade of at least a C-.
Required Introductory Courses
Minors in Physics are required to complete a series of introductory courses. They may take either:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 1740 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYSICS 1741 | Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYSICS 1742 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYSICS 1743 | Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
or:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 1741 | Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYSICS 1743 | Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYSICS 1760 | Focused Physics I | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1762 | Focused Physics II | 4 |
| Total Units | 10 | |
Required Courses
Minors in Physics are required to complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 2170 | Introduction to Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYSICS 3180 Introduction to Quantum Physics II or PHYSICS 3190 Quantum Theory of Matter | 3 | |
| Total Units | 6 | |
Elective Courses
Minors must take at least one additional course at the 3000 level or above (with the exception of PHYSICS 3941, PHYSICS 3942, PHYSICS 4941, PHYSICS 4942, PHYSICS 4998, and PHYSICS 5000) with a grade of C- or better.
Contact Info
| Website: | http://physics.wustl.edu |