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	Program Description Major Requirements Minor Requirements Admissions Info Courses Offered Typical 4-year Course Sequence Minor in Scientific Computation Summer Research Opportunities Study Abroad General Info

Undergraduate Program

Program Description

BS Major Requirements

Typical 4- year Sequence

Undergraduate Admissions

The Department of Physics offers a rich and comprehensive program of study leading to the B.S. degree in Physics. This program is designed to prepare students not only for advanced graduate studies in physics, but also for employment upon graduation in physics and other disciplines related to science and technology.

Basic courses give the student a solid foundation in the concepts of modern physics, and assist the students in developing their analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Laboratory courses complement this experience with an opportunity to develop experimental skills and a working knowledge of advanced technology. Students are strongly encouraged to further develop all these skills by participating in advanced experimental, analytical, or computational research under the supervision of faculty mentors.


		Undergraduate Courses Offered
		Physics Major Requirements
		Typical 4-year Course Sequence


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