Physics Minor

 

Program Overview:

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.

Program Contacts:

Dr. Brian Jensen

Co-Chair, Physical and Biological Sciences Department

Email: [e-mail]

Dr. Brad Bauer

Co-Chair, Physical and Biological Sciences Department

Email: [e-mail]

Minor Requirements (20 credits):

Required Courses:

 

PHY 190	Fundamentals of Physics 1	3
PHY 190L	Fundamentals 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 465	Nuclear Physics	3

 

Choose one from the following courses:

PHY 320	Intermediate Mechanics	3
PHY 340	Intermediate Electromagnetism	3
PHY 440	Quantum Physics	3

PHY 250, PHY 320, PHY 340, PHY 440 - 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.

PHY 465 is taught at The College of Saint Rose as an independent study capstone course for the physics minor.