Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Physics Major


URL: nmu.edu/bulletin/physics-major-15

This major prepares students for technical or research positions in government or private industry, or for graduate study. Physics courses explain and describe physical interactions by utilizing conservation laws and the concepts of force and energy.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all physics courses that apply to the major in physics.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Physics  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronom…

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Physics Electives 17 Credits


Other Required Courses 10 Credits


Minor 16 Credits


Mathematics minor recommended.