Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 24 courses
The minor in physics gives students an understanding of the most essential concepts in the field and carries the same prerequisites as the major, followed by a lighter set of requirements.
Prerequisites
MATH 220-2 may also be replaced by MATH 218-2, MATH 218-3. PHYSICS 126-3 may also be replaced by PHYSICS 135-2, PHYSICS 135-3, PHYSICS 136-1, PHYSICS 136-2, PHYSICS 136-3, PHYSICS 125-1, PHYSICS 125-2, PHYSICS 125-3, PHYSICS 126-1, PHYSICS 126-2, PHYSICS 126-3.
Minor Requirements
Core mathematics and mathematical tools courses listed below or equivalent courses approved by the department: 3
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 230-1 | Multivariable Differential Calculus | 1 |
| MATH 230-2 | Multivariable Integral Calculus | 1 |
| MATH 240-0 | Linear Algebra | 1 |
| PHYSICS 211-0 | Mathematical Tools for Physical Sciences | 1 |
| PHYSICS 250-0 or MATH 250-0 | Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis for Physics or Elementary Differential Equations | 1 |
| Total Minor Requirements | 9 credits | |
Minor Requirements
Core physics courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 239-0 | Foundations of Modern Physics | 1 |
| PHYSICS 330-1 | Classical Mech | 1 |
| PHYSICS 333-1 | Advanced Electricity & Magnetism | 1 |
Minor Requirements
2 other 300-level physics or astronomy courses other than:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 312-0 | Scalar and Vector Field Methods in Physics | 1 |
| PHYSICS 398-0 | Independent Thesis Research | 1-2 |
| PHYSICS 399-0 | Independent Study | 1-2 |
| ASTRON 398-0 | Honors Independent Study | 1-2 |
| ASTRON 399-0 | Independent Study | 1-2 |
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