Physics Minor

The minor consists of a minimum of 5 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of D or P for all courses that apply toward the minor.

View the catalog page for the physics and astronomy department.

Summary of Requirements

Transfer of Credit Toward the Minor

The physics and astronomy department will accept up to the equivalent of two full courses of transfer credit to count toward the physics minor requirements. Two types of approval are needed. (1) Approval from the Office of the Registrar that the transfer course meets Oberlin’s transfer-of-credit eligibility standards and (2) approval from the department/program chair that the course(s) may count to the minor. Current students taking post-matriculation credit must secure this approval before registering for course(s). Students who enter Oberlin as transfer students will have their pre-matriculation credit evaluated by the Office of the Registrar for elective credit, and they can later seek approval from the department/program for applying coursework to minor requirements.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit

AP/IB transfer credit received for PHYS 103 , PHYS 104 , PHYS 110 , and PHYS 111 counts toward the minor.

Detailed Minor Requirements

Physics and Astronomy Minor Course Lists

Physics Minor Elective Courses

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