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Physics

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/programs/physics.html
Department Physics & Astronomy
College Science, Engineering & Technology
Undergraduate Degree Type(s) BA, BS
Program Description The department offers an undergraduate physics program designed to prepare students for graduate work, for careers in industry or government, or for high school teaching. Degree requirements provide graduates with a basic knowledge of physics, problem solving skills and laboratory skills useful both in graduate work and in industry and business. The courses taken by physics majors and minors cover a variety of topics in physics and require significant preparation in mathematics and physics.
The department offers a BS degree in Physics, a minor in Physics, and a Physics Science Teaching BS degree.
Admission Requirements Admission to Major is required for enrollment in 300 and 400 level courses. Admission requirements include successful completion of pre-requisites, as well as:
  • a minimum of 32 earned semester credit hours
  • a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (C)
Application forms for admission to the major are available in the College Advising Center, Trafton C-125.
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Program URL http://cset.mnsu.edu/pa/ugrad/
Program Contact Information Department of Physics & Astronomy
141 Trafton Science Center N
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-5743
Fax: 507-389-1095
Email: cindy.flitter@mnsu.edu
College Advising Physics majors are assigned to academic advisors to assist in planning their majors. Additional advising support is available at:
College of Science, Engineering & Technology Advising Center
Angie Bomier, Student Relations Coordinator
125 Trafton Science Center C.
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-1521

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