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