Minor in Physics
The physics minor gives students a working familiarity of physical concepts and delves into the critical analysis tools commonly used in the study of physics. Students can combine a minor in physics with virtually any course of study, from other liberal arts disciplines to engineering.
Declare a Minor
Are you interested in this minor or another program in the Physics Department? Reach out to the Physics Department advisors (phyadvis
gwu [dot] edu) as soon as possible, so they can discuss the program and course of studies with you. It is crucial to do this early, because this minor has built- in prerequisites and many of the upper-level courses are offered once a year or once every two years.
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 17 credits, including 11 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 1231 | Single-Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1232 | Single-Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 2233 | Multivariable Calculus | |
| PHYS 1021 | University Physics I | |
| or PHYS 1025 | University Physics I with Biological Applications | |
| PHYS 1022 | University Physics II | |
| or PHYS 1026 | University Physics II with Biological Applications | |
| PHYS 2023 | Modern Physics | |
| Electives | ||
| Two PHYS courses (6 credits) at the 3000 level or above approved by the department. | ||