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Program checklist · Minor

Physics

College of the Holy Cross · Worcester, MA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Minor
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Students who scored 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam may receive advanced standing in the Physics curriculum. Contact the department chair to discuss this option.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
166124
CourseShelf checklist
CK_166124_01e7c1cd
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

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    Required Math courses:

    1 item
    1. MATH 135& MATH 136
      Calculus 1and Calculus 2 (or the equivalent)
      Not resolved to a course

    Required Physics courses:

    2 items
    1. PHYS 115& PHYS 116
      Introductory Physics 1: Mechanics, Fluids and Wavesand Introductory Physics 2: Electromagnetism, Optics and Modern Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PHYS 223
      Modern Physics Course count
      As published: “Modern Physics”
      1

    Select three additional physics courses, including up to one course from outside the physics department: CHEM 181, CSCI 131, or any chair-approved course at the 200 level or above.

    11 items
    1. PHYS 221
      Mathematical Methods and Scientific Computing in
      As published: “Mathematical Methods and Scientific Computing in Physics”
      1
    2. PHYS 225
      Modern Physics Lab Course count
      As published: “Modern Physics Lab”
      1
    3. PHYS 232
      Experimental Optics Course count
      As published: “Experimental Optics”
      1
    4. PHYS 235
      Experimental Electronics Course count
      As published: “Experimental Electronics”
      1
    5. PHYS 255
      Quantum Computing Course count
      As published: “Quantum Computing”
      1
    6. PHYS 275
      Intermediate Topics in Physics Course count
      As published: “Intermediate Topics in Physics”
      1
    7. PHYS 342
      Classical Mechanics Course count
      As published: “Classical Mechanics”
      1
    8. PHYS 344
      Thermal Physics Course count
      As published: “Thermal Physics”
      1
    9. PHYS 351
      Electromagnetic Theory Course count
      As published: “Electromagnetic Theory”
      1
    10. PHYS 353
      Quantum Mechanics Course count
      As published: “Quantum Mechanics”
      1
    11. PHYS 355
      Introduction To Astrophysics Course count
      As published: “Introduction To Astrophysics”
      1

    See other course offerings in the schedule of classes.

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      Source. College of the Holy Cross, catalog Catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.holycross.edu/academic-plans/physics/minor-physics/. Captured page pages/0079.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.