Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

Physics Minor


Physics is the study of physical phenomena, including forces, energy, momentum, friction, electricity, electrostatics, magnetics, acoustics, heat, light, and relativity. It is thus the foundation of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering and also is central to music, sound, and architecture.

Wilkes University offers a minor in Physics, which requires the satisfactory completion of 20 credits, as follows:

Twelve Credits of Required Introductory Courses in Physics:


Three Credits of Required Advanced Courses Selected From the Following:


Total Credits: 20