Physics seeks to discover the fundamental regularities or “laws” that govern our universe and to apply these laws to explain the behavior of fundamental and complex systems. The department offers majors in physics, physics (astrophysics), and applied physics. Physics major students have an option to complete the Quantum Information Science concentration, while applied physics students are offered the Computational Physics concentration. The applied physics major is good preparation not only for industrial careers but also for graduate studies.

For more information about the physics program requirements, please see the program description in the General Catalog.

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Learning outcomes summarize the most important knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes that students are expected to develop over the course of their studies. The program learning outcomes communicate the faculty’s expectations to students, provide a framework for faculty evaluation of the curriculum based on empirical data, and help improve and measure the impact of implemented changes. Students graduating with a B.S. in Applied Physics will demonstrate:

✔ Ability to solve problems using concepts in classical and quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and electromagnetism.

✔ Proficiency in mathematics and the mathematical concepts needed for a proper understanding of physics.

✔ Ability to take measurements in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.

✔ Ability to communicate scientific content effectively, both orally and in writing.