Physics Minor
Physics Minor (Phasing out)
Gain experience in a state-of-the-art physics lab while you develop an understanding of concepts covered in your biology, chemistry or Earth science classes or majors. You can also take advantage of WOU’s membership in the NASA/Oregon Space Grant Consortium.
credits required for the Physics minor
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of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
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of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
Highlights of the program
- Apply the laws of physics to concepts covered in other science fields
 - Acquire reasoning and problem-solving skills while investigating scientific issues
 - Learn to create mathematical models using graphic and numeric information
 
Example Courses
Faculty
						
						
							JEFFREY MYERS
						
					
					
						Professor, Earth and Environmental Science
						myersj@wou.edu
					
						
						
							STEVE TAYLOR
						
					
					
						Professor & Division Chair, Earth and Environmental Science
						taylors@wou.edu
					
						
						
							JEFFREY TEMPLETON
						
					
					
						Professor, Department Head, Earth and Environmental Science
						templej@wou.edu
					
						
						
							JEREMIAH OXFORD
						
					
					
						NTT Instructor, Earth and Environmental Science
						oxfordj@wou.edu
					
						
						
							GRANT SMITH
						
					
					
						NTT Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Science
						smithg@wou.edu
					

