Physics, Minor
Saint Louis University offers minors in physics through both the College of Arts and Sciences and Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology.
The minor through the College of Arts and Sciences requires 18 credits of physics. The minor at Parks College requires 22 credits of physics.
Program Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 | University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 | University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 2610 & PHYS 2620 | Modern Physics and Modern Physics Lab | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Advanced Classical Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Optics Laboratory | ||
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Analog & Digital Electronics | ||
| Atomic, Molecular and Solid-State Physics | ||
| Physics Research I | ||
| Co-Op with Industry | ||
| Internship with Industry | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Nanoscience and Nanofabrication Frontiers | ||
| Experimental Physics | ||
| Intro to Biophysics | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism I | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism II | ||
| General Relativity | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Application of Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Thesis | ||
| Physics Research II | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Research Project | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Co-Op with Industry | ||
| Internship with Industry | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Program Requirements (Parks College)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620 | University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640 | University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 2610 & PHYS 2620 | Modern Physics and Modern Physics Lab | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following (one with lab): | 10 | |
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Advanced Classical Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Optics Laboratory | ||
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Analog & Digital Electronics | ||
| Atomic, Molecular and Solid-State Physics | ||
| Physics Research I | ||
| Co-Op with Industry | ||
| Internship with Industry | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Nanoscience and Nanofabrication Frontiers | ||
| Experimental Physics | ||
| Intro to Biophysics | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism I | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism II | ||
| General Relativity | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Application of Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Thesis | ||
| Physics Research II | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Research Project | ||
| Senior Inquiry: Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Co-Op with Industry | ||
| Internship with Industry | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 in physics minor coursework to be retained in the minor.