OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Physics Minor |
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
General Physics I
Complete one of the following courses/sequences:
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2051H - General Physics for Physics and Astronomy Majors Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2054 - General Physics 1 classical mechanics and thermodynamics Credit Hours: 3
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and
- PHYS 2055 - General Physics 1 laboratory course Credit Hours: 1
General Physics II
Complete one of the following courses:
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2052H - General Physics for Physics and Astronomy Majors Credit Hours: 5
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or
- PHYS 2056 - General Physics 2 electricity and magnetism Credit Hours: 3
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and
- PHYS 2057 - General Physics 2 laboratory course Credit Hours: 1
Minor Electives
Complete at least 7 hours of physics (PHYS) courses at the 3000-level or above.
- PHYS 3001 - Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 3011 - Thermal Physics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 3701 - Intermediate Laboratory - Electrons & Photons Credit Hours: 2
- PHYS 3702 - Intermediate Laboratory - Photons & Nucleons Credit Hours: 2
- PHYS 4021 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4031 - Electricity and Magnetism 1 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4032 - Electricity and Magnetism 2 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4041 - Mathematical Methods in Physics 1 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4051 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4061 - Geometrical and Physical Optics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4071 - Computer Simulation Methods in Physics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4301 - Cell and Molecular Biophysics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4411 - Electronic Device Physics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4511 - Introduction to Radiation Physics Credit Hours: 1
- PHYS 4701 - Electronics Measurement Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
- PHYS 4711 - Advanced Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- PHYS 4801 - Acoustics Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4811 - Dynamic Meteorology 1 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4812 - Dynamic Meteorology 2 Credit Hours: 3
- PHYS 4930 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 1 - 4
- PHYS 4942 - Undergraduate Seminar Credit Hours: 1