Academic Programs

Honors Minor

Physics Honors Program The Physics Honors Program provides superior students with a program that offers greater creativity and intellectual challenge. Students who wish to participate in this program must apply to the department during the spring quarter before they plan to enter the Honors Program. Interested students should have at least a 3.2 GPA overall and at least a 3.2 in physics courses numbered 300 and above. To graduate with honors in physics, students are required to complete two additional courses at the PHY400 or above level, and nine hours of research (494) with grades of “B” or better. Physics Minor Students majoring in another department may earn a minor in physics. A minor can help prepare students for an interdisciplinary graduate program or serve as a supportive credential for employment. The minor requires a minimum of 35 credit hours as specified below.
Departmental Requirments - Physics Minor		35
Required Courses		26
PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 (or PHY 111/101, 112/102, 113/103, 240, 242)	16
PHY 260, 315, 371	10
Elective Courses		9
Nine hours chosen from the following courses as approved in advance by the Department of Physics: PHY 316, 322, 372, 400, 401, 420, 432, 440, 450, 451, 452, 460, 461, 462, 494 (maximum three hours)