Academics | Faculties | FACULTY OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES | Department of Physics & Astronomy | Minor in Physics | NDU

Mission

The Minor in Physics aims at giving students who are literate in mathematics a basic background enabling them to approach any applied or advanced topic in physics.

Total Credits
16
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Objectives and Outcomes

It makes them eligible for graduate work in physics without the need for remedial courses or a disadvantage vis-à-vis physics majors. More specifically, the Minor in Physics will:

  1. 1.Prepare students to work on advanced topics in Physics;
  2. 2.Give a math major an edge when pursuing a teaching career in sciences and mathematics;
  3. 3.Give the engineer more problem-solving techniques, crucial for his/her career.

 

The Minor proposed is aimed at scientifically minded students who already possess the necessary mathematical skills to tackle advanced physics courses. It will be most attractive for engineering and math students.

Admission Requirements

General requirements for admission to this minor are those of the University policy on Undergraduate Academic Minors. No additional requirements are needed.

Graduation Requirements and Suggested Schedule

To satisfy the graduation requirements of a minor in Physics, a student must pass all five courses from the pool of courses listed below. Students are not exempted from the prerequisites of these courses. The level of mathematics required in PHS 303 and above is MAT 335. A suggested schedule is as follows:

  1. 1.First semester (1 course; 3 credits): PHS 213**
  2. 2.Second semester (2 courses; 6 credits ): PHS 303, PHS 417
  3. 3.Third semester (2 courses; 7 credits): PHS 415, PHS 435

“D” is the passing grade for each course, and the minor should be completed with a GPA of 2.0.

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