MINOR IN PHYSICS

Office:

University Hall, Room 222

Telephone:

(760) 750-4118

Program Coordinator:

Graham Oberem, Ph.D.

Faculty:

Richard H. Karas, Ph.D.

Graham Oberem, Ph.D.

Program Offered:

• Minor in Applied Physics

The Minor in Applied Physics offers students majoring in another discipline the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of digital electronic circuits, particularly as applied to the design and construction of computer hardware. In the high technology industry, it is important to understand the function of electronic sensors, and controllers, and how such devices are used in data capture, transmission and storage. At the lower-division, the Minor in Applied Physics builds a broad foundation of physical concepts that are needed to understand the operation of electronic circuits, semiconductor devices, and data transmission networks. At the upper division, the program emphasizes digital electronic hardware design, with significant hands-on experience in building and testing computer-related circuits, while at the same time providing opportunity for specialization and deeper understanding of some aspects of physics. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in each class in the minor.

Course Requirements

Completion of twenty-three (23) units, eleven (11) of which must be at the upper-division.

Recommended Course of Study:

Units

a. Required lower-division (12)

PHYS 201 4 units

PHYS 202 4 units

PHYS 203 4 units

b. Required upper-division (8) units

PHYS 301 4 units

PHYS 302 4 units

c. One of the following (3) units

CS 433 CS 436

PHYS 321 PHYS 322

PHYS 323

Total Units 23 units