Physics Minor - 24 units required
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 advisor. It consists of 24 units in physics and astronomy (of which 12 must be upper division). For more information, please contact Dr. Matt Moelter - Department Chair in Building 52, Room D39; 756-2065; Physics Department Website; physics@calpoly.edu
Required Courses
- PHYS 133 General Physics (4 units)
(Prerequisite: PHYS 131 or PHYS 141, and MATH 142)
- PHYS 211 Modern Physics I (4 units)
Physics/Astronomy electives - 16 units:
- Minimum 12 units must be upper division. Any upper-division course with prefix PHYS or PHYS 202 or PHYS 212. Students may also select a MAX of 4 units from ASTR 301, 302, 326, 444.
Must include at least one of the following courses:
- PHYS 301 Thermal Physics (3)
- PHYS 302 Analytical Mechanics I (4)
- PHYS 322 Vibrations and Waves (3)
- PHYS 323 Optics (5)
- PHYS 405 Quantum Mechanics I (4)
- PHYS 408 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (4)
- PHYS 412 Solid State Physics (3)