Applied Physics Minor

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Objectives

The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics and to obtain an exposure to applied topics in physics.

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved

A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, fluid flow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.

This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.

Structure of the Minor:

Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)

PHYS 221 - Physics with Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 222 - Physics with Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
OR
PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 204 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 3
AND
PHYS 271 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 272 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1

Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours)

Choose three:

PHYS 224 - Oscillations, Waves, and Light Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 274 - Oscillations, Waves, and Lights Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 241 - The Physics of Flight Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 243 - Meteorology for Aviators Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 223 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 244 - Extreme Weather and Climate Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 291 - Fluids Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
PHYS 293 - Flight Simulation Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 307 - Electronic Instrumentation Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 357 - Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 308 - Optics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 358 - Optics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 343 - Applied Climatology Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 309 - Computational Physics: Modeling and Simulation Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 310 - Sensors, Actuators, and Microcontrollers Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 315 - Analytical Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 341 - Fundamentals of Aerodynamics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 351 - Junior Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 390 - Independent Research in Physics Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required:

17, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel (plus two semesters of calculus and two semesters of Physics with Calculus).