Dec 05, 2025

Whittier College Catalog 2025-2026

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Whittier College Catalog 2025-2026

Physics Minor

Requirements

Complete at least 20 credits in physics and 12 credits in math

Required Physics Courses

Complete 20 credits in physics

PHYS 150 - Calculus-Based Physics I (Mechanics) 4 credits
PHYS 180 - Calculus-Based Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism) 4 credits
PHYS 185 - Calculus-Based Physics III (Optics, Waves, and Thermodynamics) 3 credits
PHYS 275 - Modern Physics 3 credits
Two upper division physics courses approved by the Physics Department, 6 credits

Required Mathematics Courses

Complete 12 credits in mathematics

MATH 141 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry I 4 credits
MATH 142 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry II 4 credits
MATH 241 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry III 4 credits