Department of Physics and Astronomy
Ball State University
Cooper Physical Science Building, room 101
Muncie, IN 47306

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Summer Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Phone: 765-285-8860
Fax: 765-285-5674
E-mail: physics@bsu.edu

Required Courses

To begin this program, it is expected that you will have completed high school mathematics courses equivalent to the prerequisite for Applied Calculus 1 (MATHS 161).
*Calculus 1 and 2 (MATHS 165, 166) provide better preparation for this minor and open avenues for other science majors and minors. They may be substituted for Applied Calculus 1 and 2 (MATHS 161, 162), respectively.

General course requirements for a minor in applied physics:

Prefix Course title Credit hours

PHYCS 120

General Physics 1

5

122

General Physics 2

5

MATHS 161

Applied Calculus 1*

3

162

Applied Calculus 2*

3


Complete one option:

1. Electronics option:

Prefix Course title Credit hours

PHYCS 354

Electronics 1

4

356

Electronics 2

4



2. Nanoscience option:

Prefix Course title Credit hours
PHYCS 260 Intro to Modern Physics

4

 466

Condensed Matter Physics

3

APHYS 310 Nanoscience Technology

3