Physics Minor

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A total of 16 semester hours is required for a minor in physics. No grade below a C (2.0) can be used to meet the requirements for the minor. At least 6 semester hours of the requirements for the minor must be completed at CU Denver.

Program Requirements

Required Physics Courses

Either of the following two sequences:

PHYS 2010 - College Physics I gtPATHWAYS: GT-SC1
PHYS 2020 - College Physics II gtPATHWAYS: GT-SC1
PHYS 2030 - College Physics Lab I gtPATHWAYS: GT-SC1
PHYS 2040 - College Physics Lab II gtPATHWAYS: GT-SC1
Sequence Total: 10 Hours
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PHYS 2311 - General Physics I: Calculus-Based gtPATHWAYS:
PHYS 2321 - General Physics Lab I gtPATHWAYS:
PHYS 2331 - General Physics II: Calculus-Based gtPATHWAYS:
PHYS 2341 - General Physics Lab II gtPATHWAYS:
Sequence Total: 10 Hours

Elective Physics Courses

An additional 6 semester hours of electives: 3 at the 2000 level or above, and 3 at the 3000 level or above.
Total: 6 Hours

Minor Total: 16 Hours

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