Minor code OR3331

College of Arts and Sciences   
Physics and Astronomy  
Clippinger Labs 251
Athens, OH 45701
Fax: 740.593.0433
physics@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/physics-astronomy

David Tees, contact person
tees@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The minor in physics is an option for nonphysics majors who wish to study physics as a special interest. The minor provides students with a substantial introduction to topics related to mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and quantum physics, and the methods by which each is studied. It is particularly well suited for students from mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering, as they will have the necessary mathematical background and will likely have completed the calculus-based general physics series, which will count towards the minor.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

Change of Program Policy

It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

External Transfer Admission

It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Students completing the physics minor possess high-level problem-solving skills that can enhance their opportunities for employment in research institutions, government, industry, or teaching.

Requirements