Physics Minor

Minor Requirements: - 20

• PHYS 241 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 4
• PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: 4
• PHYS 271 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I Credits: 1
• PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1
• PHYS 277 - Physics Colloquium Credits: 0 *
• PHYS 411 - Theoretical Mechanics I Credits: 2.5
• and electives chosen in consultation with the department chair.

Secondary-teaching Certification:

Students in a teacher certification program are required to take PHYS 430 , PHYS 377  and PHYS 495  (1) Research. They are also required to take MATH 191 , CHEM 131 , and BIOL 165  as cognates. Program is certified by the State of Michigan Department of Education. Accreditation by the National Science Teachers Association is pending.

For more information regarding Secondary Certification  with a minor see the department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum