# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/engineering/minors/physics/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
*for the Minor in Physics*
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Physics and technology go hand in hand, with physics providing the foundation for a broad range of technical fields. This minor is intended to encourage you to expand your understanding of physics beyond the introductory level, to deepen your understanding of fundamental principles, and to enhance your ability to keep abreast of an ever-changing technological world. Depending on your choice of 300- and 400-level physics courses, a total of 21-25 hours is required.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [PHYS 211](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20211 "PHYS 211") | University Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| [PHYS 212](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20212 "PHYS 212") | University Physics: Elec & Mag | 4 |
| [PHYS 214](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20214 "PHYS 214") | Univ Physics: Quantum Physics | 2 |
| or [PHYS 213](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20213 "PHYS 213") | Univ Physics: Thermal Physics | |
| [PHYS 225](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20225 "PHYS 225") | Relativity & Math Applications | 2 |
| [PHYS 325](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20325 "PHYS 325") | Classical Mechanics I | 3 |
| [PHYS 435](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20435 "PHYS 435") | Electromagnetic Fields I | 3 |
| [PHYS 485](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PHYS%20485 "PHYS 485") | Atomic Phys & Quantum Theory | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 21 |
*for the Minor in Physics*
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#### [**The Grainger College of Engineering**](https://grainger.illinois.edu/)
#### **[Physics Minor](https://physics.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduates/minor)**
For more information regarding the Physics minor, visit the [Physics minor website](https://physics.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduates/minor)[,](http://physics.illinois.edu/undergrad/minor.asp) contact the Physics Undergraduate Programs Office (233 Loomis Laboratory of Physics, 217-333-4361, [email](mailto:undergrad@physics.illinois.edu)), or visit the Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, 206 Engineering Hall.