Physics
Explore the fundamental laws of nature and understand the mechanics of the universe from the sub-atomic to the cosmic scale.
Overview
The Physics Minor is designed for students who wish to obtain a solid grounding in the core areas of modern and classical physics to complement their major discipline. The curriculum offers a structured approach to learning intermediate mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal physics, and quantum mechanics, along with corresponding laboratory experience.
Curriculum Structure
Credit Requirement for Minor: 15 Credits Total
3 CREDIT CORE COURSES AND 12 ELECTIVES FROM THE ELECTIVES LIST PROVIDED AT THE BOTTOM
Core Courses
3 Credits| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| UP 204T (2:0) | Intermediate Thermal Physics and the Physics of Materials (Semester IV) |
| UP 204L (0:1) | Intermediate Thermal Physics and the Physics of Materials (Lab) (Semester IV) |
Elective Courses
12 Credits RequiredTo be selected from the following:
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| UP 202T (2:0) | Intermediate Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves | IV |
| UP 202L (0:1) | Intermediate Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves (Lab) | IV |
| UP 203T (2:0) | Intermediate Electromagnetism and the Quantum Physics of Radiation | IV |
| UP 203L (0:1) | Intermediate Electromagnetism and the Quantum Physics of Radiation (Lab) | IV |
| PH 201 (3:0) | Classical Mechanics | V |
| PH 203 (3:0) | Quantum Mechanics I | V |
| PH 205 (3:0) | Mathematical methods of Physics | V |
| PH 211 (0:3) | General Physics Laboratory | V |
| PH 202 (3:0) | Statistical Mechanics | VI |
| PH 204 (3:0) | Quantum Mechanics II | VI |
* Any courses offered by Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP) / Instrumentation and Applied Physics (IAP) / Physics departments will be considered towards Major and Minor electives with the consent of the course instructor.