The minor in physics gives students an understanding of the most essential concepts in the field and carries the same prerequisites as the major, followed by a lighter set of requirements.

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Double-counting note: Weinberg College allows double-counting a prerequisite course for a minor toward some other major or minor, or general bachelor's degree requirement. Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

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Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a minor course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a minor course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.

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PHYSICS 312-0 Scalar and Vector Field Methods in Physics may be used in place of MATH 230-2 Multivariable Integral Calculus with department permission.

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PHYSICS 211-0 Mathematical Tools for Physical Sciences is optional, but strongly RECOMMENDED.