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Physics Minor

 

Program Overview:

Physics is the most fundamental of the Natural Sciences. A strong background in physics will strengthen a student’s understanding and appreciation of mathematics and the other Natural Sciences.  The physics minor will provide students with a strong background in classical and modern physics at both the macro and micro-scale.  The physics minor seeks to provide students with the physics background that would enable them to blend their current major with physics at the graduate level, or pursue a physics graduate degree with minimal additional course work.

Program Contacts:

Dr. Brian Jensen

Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair

Email: jensenb@mail.strose.edu

Dr. Ann Zeeh

Physical and Biological Sciences Department Co-Chair

Email: zeeha@mail.strose.edu

Minor Requirements (20 credits):

Required Courses:

 

PHY 190Fund of Physics 1

3
PHY 190LFund of Physics 1 Lab

1
PHY 191Fund of Physics 2

3
PHY 191LFund of Physics 2 Lab

1
PHY 250Waves

3
PHY 302Modern Physics

3
PHY 465Nuclear Physics

3

 

Choose one from the following courses:

PHY 320Intermediate Mechanics

3
PHY 340Intermediate Electromagnetism

3
PHY 440Quantum Physics

3

PHY 250, PHY 320, PHY 340, PHY 440 - These courses are not currently offered at The College of Saint Rose and an equivalent course must be taken at another college. See your advisor for prior approval.

PHY 465 is taught at The College of Saint Rose as an independent study capstone course for the physics minor.