Physics Minor
The physics minor is intended to provide students with a basic background in physics and related mathematical methods. A knowledge of physics is useful for students in fields that range from biology and medicine to computer science, as well as being essential for education majors who intend to teach physical sciences in high school. All students in the minor must take a core of required courses in mechanics, electromagnetism, and modern physics. The remainder of the minor then consists of a set of additional physics and mathematics courses chosen by the student, so that the minor can be tailored to the needs and interests of the individual student. This minor can be combined with any major and minor. Only 3 credits may be applied to the physics major.
Physics Minor Requirements (18 credits)
The minor may include up to 3 credits of independent study, up to 3 credits of Special Topics courses, and up to 3 credits of mathematics courses.
Core Courses (12 credits)
PHYS 3500 Introduction to Mechanics (3 credits)
PHYS 3610 Electromagnetic Theory I (3 credits)
PHYS 3700 Introduction to Modern Physics (3 credits)
PHYS 3750 Modern Physics II (3 credits)
Minor Electives (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following courses:
PHYS 3100 Introduction to Biophysics (3 credits)
PHYS 3300 Fundamentals of Optics (3 credits)
PHYS 3800 Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics (3 credits)
PHYS 4900 Special Topics in Physics (1-3 credits)
PHYS 4990 Independent Study in Physics (1-12 credits)
MATH 3300 Introductory Linear Algebra (3 credits)
MATH 3400 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)
MATH 4050 Advanced Calculus I (3 credits)
MATH 4060 Advanced Calculus II (3 credits)
Resources
- American Physical Society
- American Institute of Physics
- Institute of Physics (UK)
- Society of Physics Students
- American Astronomical Society
- American Mathematical Society
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Biophysical Society
- Society of Amateur Scientists
- Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers
- NASA
- The Particle Adventure
- The Official String Theory Web Site
- Science Direct (online science journals)
- Los Alamos archive of online preprints
- Physics Cartoons
- Science Entertainment
- Physics Songs
- Physics Internet Resources
- Physics 2000 (Interactive Demos)
- Physics Questions and Problems
- Physics Today (Online Magazine)
- Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
- List of additional physics-related sites
The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the 2012-2013 edition of the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.