Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the Department of Physics can be summarized as follows:

• Students are guided to an understanding of physical laws and their applications;
• Students are trained to think logically and they develop their analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Students develop experimental skills and become knowledgeable in the use of modern, state-of-the-art instrumentation;
• Students are instructed in advanced mathematics and the use of computers and microprocessors.

Physics majors automatically earn a minor in mathematics. The more applied components of the Physics curriculum focuses on laser technology, digital electronics, electro-optics, materials science and environmental science. Students learn the fundamental physical processes that constitute the basis of modern technology. As a result, Physics graduates can either pursue graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in one of the subfields of physics or follow industrial careers in research and development in the corporate or industrial environment. Physics graduates can also pursue professional careers in such fields as health physics, computer science, medicine, patent/high-tech law, science teaching and others.