2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Minor in Physics (31-32 Hours)

Physics Minor Core (8 hours)

Required

PHYS201General Physics: Mechanics

3
PHYS202General Physics: Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism

3
PHYS203Mechanics Lab

1
PHYS204Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism Laboratory

1

Physics Minor Electives (12 hours)

Choose at least 12 hours from the following 300-400 level courses:

PHYS301Oscillations, Waves and Light

3
PHYS303Oscillations, Waves and Light Laboratory

1
PHYS321

3
PHYS350Stellar Astrophysics

3
PHYS355Galaxies & Cosmology

3
PHYS375Quantum Physics

3
PHYS38520th Century Physics

3
PHYS401Classical Mechanics

3
PHYS402Mechanics II

3
PHYS403Electromagnetic Theory I

3
PHYS404Electromagnetic Theory II

3
PHYS420

2
PHYS430Topics in Physics

0
PHYS450Physics Research

1
PHYS499Advanced Experimental Course

3

Physics Minor Math Requirements (11-12 hours)

Required

MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
MATH205Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

4
 
MATH215Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

4
Or
MATH305Differential Equations

3

Note:

  • The expected first mathematics course for this degree is MATH135. Students who do not place into MATH135 based on the Mathematics Placement Policy may need to complete the following prerequisite courses listed below, in addition to the courses listed above:

    MATH101 - Intermediate Algebra (4)

    MATH115 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

    C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses in the Department of Mathematics.