Physics, Minor
About Physics at Young Harris College
Students gain a deeper understanding of laws governing the physical world and are challenged with concepts like relativity and quantum mechanics.
Physics minor requirements
To graduate with a minor in Physics from YHC, you’ll take 27-28 hours of coursework.
Required Courses:
20 hours
Elective Courses:
7-8 hours
Minor Courses:
27-28 hours
Some of our most popular Physics classes include:
PHYS 1111 College Physics 1:
An algebra-based introduction to mechanics, the study of the movement of discrete, particulate masses, wave phenomena in continuous media and thermodynamics, the study of heat and temperature
PHYS 2111 University Physics 1:
A calculus-based introduction to mechanics, the study of the movement of discrete, particulate masses, wave phenomena in continuous media and thermodynamics, the study of heat and temperature. This course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of labs per week.
PHYS 3420 Quantum Mechanics:
Quantum Mechanics seeks to apply physical and mathematical methods to the investigation of chemical systems. This second semester course will focus on the application of quantum mechanics to understanding atomic and molecular structure. Additional topics will include group theory and spectroscopy. Laboratory exercises will cover various examples of computational and spectroscopy techniques. Quantum mechanics seeks to apply physical and mathematical methods to the investigation of small particles such as the electrons and nuclei that make up atoms. This course will focus on the application of quantum mechanics to understanding atomic and molecular structure.
