Physics, Minor
Saint Louis University offers a minor in physics through the School of Science and Engineering. By pursuing a minor in physics, students increase problem-solving, reasoning and analytical skills, which will give them an advantage in many career paths. A minor in physics will broaden SLU students' understanding of the world and enhance their career prospects.
This minor requires 22 credits of physics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 | University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 | University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 2610 & PHYS 2620 | Modern Physics and Modern Physics Lab | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following (one with lab): | 10 | |
PHYS 3110 | Classical Mechanics | |
PHYS 3310 | Optics | |
PHYS 3320 | Optics Laboratory | |
PHYS 3410 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | |
PHYS 3510 | Analog & Digital Electronics | |
PHYS 3610 | Modern Physics II | |
PHYS 3860 | Physics Research I | |
PHYS 3910 | Co-Op with Industry | |
PHYS 3915 | Internship with Industry | |
PHYS 3980 | Independent Study | |
PHYS 4010 | Nanoscience Frontiers | |
PHYS 4020 | Experimental Physics | |
PHYS 4110 | Intro to Biophysics | |
PHYS 4210 | Electricity & Magnetism | |
PHYS 4610 | Quantum Mechanics | |
PHYS 4840 | Senior Inquiry: Thesis | |
PHYS 4870 | Physics Research II | |
PHYS 4880 | Senior Inquiry: Research Project | |
PHYS 4890 | Senior Inquiry: Comprehensive Examination | |
PHYS 4910 | Co-Op with Industry | |
PHYS 4915 | Internship with Industry | |
PHYS 4930 | Special Topics: Introduction to Plasma Physics | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 in physics minor coursework to be retained in the minor.