Undergraduate Physics at The Ohio State University

Double Major Sample Curriculum: Physics (Option A) and Astronomy

The double major program offered through the College of Arts and Sciences requires that each major must contain 30 hours not contained in the other (i.e. exclusive of that other major) AND the second major must meet all requirements set by the second major department. A sample 4-year academic schedule for double major in Physics and Astronomy is provided below. Other double major combinations are possible. See a college academic counselor for more details.

** Astronomy 682 is only offered during odd numbered years

Courses Exclusive to Physics Major	Hrs	Courses Exclusive to Astronomy Major	Hrs	Shared Courses	Hrs
Physics 517	4	Physics 622	4	Physics 261	4
Physics 664	4	Physics 657	4	Physics 262	4
Physics 632	4	Astronomy 291	5	Physics 263	4
Physics 633	4	Astronomy 292	5	Physics 621	4
Physics 656	4	Astronomy 350	5	Physics 616	4
Physics 416	4	Astronomy 681 or 682	5	Physics 631	4
Math 568	3	Math 513	3	Physics 555	4
Math 415	3		3	Physics 596	3
TOTAL	30		31		31