Minor in Physics (for cohort before AY2021/22)

The Department of Physics offers a Minor in Physics which comprises courses related to the fundamentals of physics, leading to a basic understanding of an important area of knowledge. It is aimed at engineering and science students for widening their intellectual horizons and preparing them for greater challenges ahead.

To be awarded a minor in Physics, a student must pass the following courses.

Any one from the following:

  • PC1141 Introduction to Classical Mechanics
  • PC1142 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Optics
  • PC1143 Introduction to Electricity & Magnestism
  • PC1431/PC1431X Physics IE
4 units

Any one from the following:

  • PC1144 Introduction to Modern Physics
  • PC1432/PC1432X Physics IIE
  • PC2232 Physics for Electrical Engineers
4 units

Any four courses from the following of which at least two courses must be Level-3000 & above:

  • PC2130 Quantum Mechanics I
  • PC2131/PC2031 Electricity and Magnetism I
  • PC2132 Classical Mechanics or PC2032 Classical Mechanics I
  • PC2134 Mathematical Methods in Physics I or PC3274A Mathematical Methods in Physics II
  • PC2230/PC2135 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
  • PC2193 Experimental Physics I
  • PC3130 Quantum Mechanics II
  • PC3193 Experimental Physics II
  • ALL PC32XX and PC42XX courses
16 units

Any one from the following:

  • PC1141 Introduction to Classical Mechanics
  • PC1142 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Optics
  • PC1143 Introduction to Electricity & Magnestism
  • PC1431/PC1431X Physics IE
4 units

Any one from the following:

  • PC1144 Introduction to Modern Physics
  • PC1432/PC1432X Physics IIE
  • PC2232 Physics for Electrical Engineers
4 units

Any three courses from the following of which at least one course must be Level-3000 & above:

  • PC2130 Quantum Mechanics I
  • PC2131/PC2031 Electricity and Magnetism I
  • PC2132 Classical Mechanics or PC2032 Classical Mechanics I
  • PC2134 Mathematical Methods in Physics I or PC3274A Mathematical Methods in Physics II
  • PC2230/PC2135 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
  • PC2193 Experimental Physics I
  • PC3130 Quantum Mechanics II
  • PC3193 Experimental Physics II
  • ALL PC32XX and PC42XX courses
12 units

For more information and queries on the programme please contact: A/Prof Edward Teo (phyteoe@nus.edu.sg).