Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


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This minor is a useful adjunct for many majors and not just the obvious scientific careers such as engineering, math, astronomy, etc. With the Physics minor, students demonstrate a grasp of the way things work, of laws that govern the universe and the sub-nuclear. This minor will enhance students’ ability to keep abreast in an ever-changing technological world, so relevant to most careers.

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


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What Can I Do with a Minor in Physics?

If you look for patterns in nature's behavior, then a minor in Physics at Northern Arizona University may supplement your major perfectly. Here, you will become immersed in the science of physics, which uses mathematics to describe why and how things work.

You will be encouraged to think independently and will benefit from close contact with faculty as well as our array of high-tech instruments.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 19
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 137

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Physics, Minor


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