Physics (Minor)
Strengthens analytical and technical skills for students in any field. After completing foundational courses in mechanics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics, students select upper-level electives to match their interests—from applied physics to astrophysics. With just 18 credit hours, the program adds depth to majors like engineering, computer science, chemistry or mathematics while preparing students for graduate study or careers that value strong quantitative reasoning.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Physics
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Academic Plan Code(s): PHYSMINOR
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following sequences: | 8-10 | |
Sequence 1: | ||
PHYS 221 & PHYS 223 | Fundamentals of Physics I - S Fundamentals of Physics Lab I - SL | |
PHYS 222 & PHYS 224 | Fundamentals of Physics II - S Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II - SL | |
Sequence 2: | ||
PHYS 298 & PHYS 295 | Introductory Mechanics, Heat and Sound - S Introductory Laboratories I - SL | |
PHYS 299 & PHYS 296 | Introductory Electricity, Magnetism and Light Introductory Laboratories II - SL | |
| PHYS 300 & PHYS 301 | Introductory Modern Physics Introductory Modern Physics Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Physics electives numbered 302 through 599 2 | 4-6 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
- 1
Students with MATH 205 prerequisites can enroll in PHYS 300 with permission of the instructor.
- 2
No more than 3 hours may be taken in Independent Study