Atmospheric Physics (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Atmospheric Physics
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Academic Plan Code(s): ATPHMIN
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 298 | Introductory Mechanics, Heat and Sound - S | 4 |
| PHYS 295 | Introductory Laboratories I - SL | 1 |
| PHYS 299 | Introductory Electricity, Magnetism and Light | 4 |
| PHYS 296 | Introductory Laboratories II - SL | 1 |
| Core Atmospheric Courses | ||
| PHYS 220 | Introduction to Weather and Climate - S | 3 |
| PHYS 363 | Atmospheric Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 464 | Atmospheric Dynamics | 3 |
| Upper Level Atmospheric Course (select one) 1 | ||
| PHYS 517 | Physics of Climate | 3 |
| or PHYS 518 | Space Weather | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 22 | |
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Students whose major requires PHYS 298/PHYS 295, PHYS 299/PHYS 296 sequence are required to take both upper level Atmospheric Physics courses.
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
