Physics Minor Minor Requirements A minor in physics consists of: Seminar: A total of two semesters of junior and/or senior seminar are required. Two electives: Choose two other physics courses (not including PHYS 1130). One course must be 1600-level or higher. Note: Students who complete BOTH Physical Chemistry I and II (CHEM 3550 and CHEM 3560) may count them toward the physics minor in place of PHYS 3540 and PHYS 3750.