Minor in Applied Physics

The minor in applied physics offers interested science and engineering students the opportunity to further their knowledge in the areas of space physics, physics of lasers, and semiconductors. Interested students must seek the approval of the head of the Department of Physics. Students enrolling in the applied physics minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.

The following rules apply:

• The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits, including at least nine credits in courses at or above the 300 level.
• At least nine credits of the 18 credits required for the minor must be taken in residence at AUS.
• At least six credits of the nine credits at or above the 300 level must be taken in residence at AUS.
• A minimum GPA of 2.00 must be earned in courses completed to satisfy the minor.

Students seeking a minor in applied physics must successfully complete the following courses or their equivalent. All course prerequisites must be satisfied.