Academic Catalog

Physics Minor

Minor Requirements

The minor in physics consists of six courses:

Core
Complete one course from the following:
Introductory Physics of Living Systems II/Lab
Spacetime, Waves, and Photons
Complete the following courses:
PHYS 211Newtonian Mechanics
PHYS 222Electricity and Magnetism
Additional Courses
Complete at least three courses from the following:
Introductory Physics of Living Systems I/Lab 1
Energy, Matter, and Motion 2
Any course in the Physics and Astronomy department 200-level or higher
1

Only if taken prior to PHYS 108 Introductory Physics of Living Systems II/Lab.

2

Only if taken prior to PHYS S31 Spacetime, Waves, and Photons.

Courses Taken Outside of Bates

Contact the department for information.

Pass/Fail

Pass/Fail grading may not be elected for courses applied toward the minor.

Restricted Declarations

Students who have declared the Physics minor may not declare the following:

  • Physics major
  • Physics of the Large and Small (C056) GEC

Other Considerations

None.