PHYSICS
MINOR – 2001-03 Catalog
Physics Department
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The Minor in Physics provides the student with the opportunity to build on the introductory physics core courses with a coordinated set of electives which are based on interests and career objectives selected in consultation with a physics adviser. It consists of 24 units in physics and astronomy (of which 12 units must be upper division).
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Required Courses. |
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133 General Physics |
4 |
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211 Modern Physics |
4 |
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Physics/Astronomy electives: |
16 |
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Minimum
12 units must be upper division, including at least one of the following
courses: |
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301 Thermal Physics (3) |
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302 Analytical Mechanics (3) |
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323 Optics (5) |
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405 Quantum Mechanics (4) |
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408 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (4) |
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412 Solid State Physics (3) |
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