Physics Minor

 

Degree Requirements (21 credits)

Physics is the most fundamental of the Natural Sciences. A strong background in physics will strengthen a student’s understanding and appreciation of mathematics and the other Natural Sciences.  The physics minor will provide students with a strong background in classical and modern physics at both the macro and micro-scale.  The physics minor seeks to provide students with the physics background that would enable them to blend their current major with physics at the graduate level, or pursue a physics graduate degree with minimal additional course work.

Required Courses

 

PHY 190	Fund of Physics 1	3
PHY 190L	Fund of Physics 1 Lab	1
PHY 191	Fund of Physics 2	3
PHY 191L	Fund of Physics 2 Lab	1
PHY-250	Waves	3
PHY 302	Modern Physics	3
PHY 302L	Modern Physics Lab	1
CHM 401	Physical Chemistry 1	3
CHM 401L	Physical Chem Lab 1	1

 

Choose one from the following courses:

PHY-320	Intermediate Mechanics	3
PHY-340	Intermediate Electromagnetism	3
PHY-440	Quantum Physics	3
PHY-465	Nuclear Physics	3

PHY 250, PHY 320, PHY 340, PHY 440, PHY 465 - These courses are not currently offered at The College of Saint Rose and an equivalent course must be taken at another college. See your advisor for prior approval.