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Undergraduate Physics at The Ohio State University
Minor in Physics
Students whose career goals lie in directions other than physics, have nevertheless often
expressed considerable interest in physics and a wish for greater exposure than can be
provided in the introductory physics courses. The following program provides a minimum of 21
hours of physics courses beyond the 15-hour introductory calculus-based course (Physics
131-2-3), along with the appropriate supporting math courses:
| Required introductory courses |
| Course Name |
Course Num |
Hours |
| Introductory Physics |
131-2-3 |
15 |
| Required Minor program courses |
| Course Name |
Course Num |
Hours |
| Dynamics of Particles and Waves I |
Physics 261 |
4 |
| Introductory Seminar |
Physics 295 |
1 |
| Methods of Experimental Physics |
Physics 416* |
4 |
| Elective physics(see below) |
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12 |
| TOTAL HOURS |
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21 |
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Choose THREE of the following Physics elective
courses
consistent with prerequisite requirements:
| Elective |
Course Number |
Prerequisite |
| Dynamics of Particles and Waves II |
Physics 262 |
261,conc.133 |
| Dynamics of Particles and Waves III |
Physics 263 |
262 |
| Introductory Electronics for Physicists |
Physics 517* |
133 |
| Fields and Waves I |
Physics 555 |
133,conc.261 |
| Fields and Waves II |
Physics 656 |
555 |
| Fields and Waves III |
Physics 657 |
656 |
| Statistical Physics I |
Physics 621 |
263 |
| Statistical Physics II |
Physics 622 |
621 |
| Introduction to Quantum Physics I |
Physics 631 |
263 |
| Optics |
Physics 570 |
261 |
| Nanotechnology |
Physics 294 |
133 |
| Holography |
Physics 455 |
133 |
| Theoretical Mechanics |
Physics 664 |
262 |
* Students can only enroll in Physics 416 and 517 by contact Robin Wyatt (wyatt.60@osu.edu) 3 quarters prior to when each course plans to be taken.
- The minimum mathematics needed to support this program is the four-quarter sequence Calculus
and Analytic Geometry: Math 151, 152, 153, 254. There are several alternative ways of
meeting the mathematics requirements.
- The sophomore physics sequence
(261-2-3) includes in the third quarter an introduction to quantum physics. The
sophomore-level laboratory course 416 will provide a strong laboratory experience beyond the
introductory level as well as a serious introduction to statistical analysis of data.
- The
final elective course may require some additional mathematics, depending on the course
selected.
- To obtain more info about the minor program, please contact Dr. Richard Hughes or
Lindsey Thaler.
- To enroll in the minor program, please contact Lindsey Thaler at thaler.21@osu.edu.
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