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Physics, B.A.

Understand the World Around You

Graduates go on to careers in:

Apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. (Source)

Study a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics and the geology of the seafloor, and the chemical and physical properties of the ocean. (Source)

Use your knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment (Source)

Learn To

Stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking, and thoughtful expression.

Better understand the physical universe.

Take part in research opportunities.

Physics B.A. Program Overview

The World Around You

Physics explores the physical universe to gain a unifying understanding of the world through the interplay of experiment and theory that constitutes the scientific method. Beyond the purely intellectual pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, there is the vast use of discovered laws of nature for the purpose of improving our material well-being. Just look around you.

5 Concentrations

Choose to focus on general physics, environmental physics, engineering physics, computational physics, or physical oceanography.

Physicists Revolutionize the World

Innovations like computers, high-definition television, nuclear power, lasers, communications satellites, ultrasonic scanners, recombinant DNA, magnetic resonance imaging in medicine and high temperature superconductivity are revolutionizing the world in which we live. Physicists are at the very center of the expansion of knowledge and technology and career opportunities have never been better!

Cutting-Edge Research

Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge physics research ranging from elementary particle physics to theoretical high energy physics.

Sample Courses In Physics

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PHY 201 General Physics
PHY 335 Modern Physics
PHY 455 Thermal Physics
PHY 475 Physical Oceanography
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How Do I Major In Physics?

Students must attain a grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better computed over all the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major and a grade of “C-” or better for each PHY course used to fulfill the requirements of the major.

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Are You an International Student?

This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM designated program that allows eligible F1 international students to apply for a 24-month optional practical training extension.

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  • Graduate Programs to Consider Next

     

    Marine Science, M.S.

    Our faculty also contribute to the Master of Science in Marine Science program. You might consider getting a bachelor's degree with an option in physical oceanography and then going on to obtain an M.S. in Marine Science with an option in physical oceanography. 

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