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A student in the Physics Minor will gain a broad introduction to classical (pre-1900) and modern (post-1900) physics as applied to the natural and manmade world, will develop highly transferable problem-solving skills, and will delve more deeply into a selected area of physics.
Courses Offered at:
- All Locations
- Campbellsville
Physics Degrees
Minor
Physics Minor – 23 credits
Required Courses – 16 credits
- PHY 241 General University Physics I – 4
- PHY 243 General University Physics I Lab – 1
- PHY 242 General University Physics II – 4
- PHY 244 General University Physics II Lab – 1
- PHY 338 Modern Physics I – 3
- PHY 339 Modern Physics II – 3
Required Supporting Course – 4 credits
- MTH 210 Calculus I – 4
Electives* – 3 credits
- PHY 331 Mechanics – 3
- PHY 332 Engineering Statics – 3
- PHY 333 Electronic Circuits – 3
- PHY 400 Special Topics – 1-3
- PHY 420 Computational Science – 2
- PHY 431 Quantum Mechanics – 3
- PHY 438 Electromagnetism – 3
- PHY 451 Thermodynamics – 3
* These courses are offered as needed or requested.
Careers in Physics
- Physicist
- Geophysicist/Field Seismologist
- Nanotechnologist
- Accelerator Operator
- Applications Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Patent Attorney
- Teacher/Professor
- IT Consultant
- Lab Technician
- Meteorologist
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