Physics
Bachelor of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department Overview
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a wide variety of courses and programs that examine and employ the laws of nature from both theoretical and applied perspectives. The courses are of value and importance to all liberally educated persons.
Degree Objectives
- Introductory level courses are offered for students interested in any discipline, as well as for those students with special interests in science or engineering regardless of their background
or preparation. - Intermediate level courses are offered for students wishing to concentrate in scientific or technical fields, and a broad spectrum of advanced courses for students planning to pursue in-depth studies of physics, astronomy, engineering or related fields are provided.
- The department emphasizes hands-on experience and laboratory work in
its programs.
Career Opportunities*
Historically, about three-fourths of our graduates have successfully pursued advanced degrees. Others have accepted positions in business or industry, or at research laboratories, while some have pursued careers in law, medicine, and the religious life, for example.
Others have accepted positions in business or industry, or at research laboratories, while some have pursued careers in law, medicine, and the religious life, for example.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chemical Engineers, on the Internet at this link
