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College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Physics

105 Smith Hall
Tel: 330-672-2246
E-mail: physics-web@kent.edu
Web: www.kent.edu/physics
 

The Physics minor allows students majoring in other natural sciences, mathematics, education and technology to complement their studies and enhance their academic credentials. Non-science majors may minor in physics to enhance their knowledge of this useful and fascinating field.

 

Attribute Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

PHYSICS MINOR PREREQUISITES
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
KMC MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus (3)    
KMC MATH 11022 Trigonometry (3)    
KMC MATH 12002 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)    
  MATH 12003 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5)    
PHYSICS MINOR REQUIREMENTS (22 credits)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
ELR PHY 12000 Introductory Physics Seminar 1  
KBS PHY 23101 General University Physics I 5  
KBS PHY 23102 General University Physics II 5  
WIC PHY 30020 Intermediate Physics Laboratory 2  
  PHY 36001 Introductory Modern Physics 3  
  PHY 36002 Applications of Modern Physics 3  
  Physics (PHY) upper-division electives 3  
  MINIMUM TOTAL 22  

 

Graduation Requirements:

  • Minimum overall 2.000 GPA.
  • Students must complete at least two upper-division courses in the minor at Kent State on a graded basis (A-F).