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Physics Minor

James R. Kern, Minor Adviser
(585) 475-5135, jrksps@rit.edu

Students have the opportunity for additional study in physics in order to build a secondary area of expertise in support of their program or other areas of interest.

Prerequisites:
1017-311 University Physics I
1017-312 University Physics II
1017-313 University Physics III

Required Courses:
1017-314 Modern Physics I
1017-318 Vibrations and Waves

Electives—Choose three of the following (at least one must come from Group A and at least one from Group B):

Group A
1017-321 Introduction to Laboratory Techniques
1017-374, 378 Experiments in Modern Physics I, II*
1017-431 Electronic Measurements

Group B
1017-315 Modern Physics II
1017-401 Intermediate Mechanics I
1017-411 Electricity and Magnetism I
1017-415 Thermal Physics
1017-455 Physical Optics
1017-440 Stellar Astrophysics
1017-480 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
1017-522 Quantum Mechanics I

Note: Other courses may be considered on an individual basis. See the minor adviser.

* Experiments in Modern Physics I, II (1017-374, 378) are each 2 quarter credit hours and count as one course combined.

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