Physics Department

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Graduates with a B.S. in Physics often go on to graduate schools in physics or engineering. A significant percentage of them, however, use physics as a springboard to careers in other fields like medicine, law, or finance. Indeed, studies show that physics graduates are top scorers in exams like the MCAT or the LSAT and are appreciated everywhere for their problem solving abilities. 

The Physics Department offers undergraduate studies leading to two different degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Physics or a Bachelor of Science in Education. In addition, the Physics B.S. offers concentrations in Advanced Physics and Computational Physics, as well as a certificate in nanotechnology. A Physics Minor is also available.  Physics Education 7-12 students seeking Pennsylvania certification should see requirements outlined in the College of Education and Human Services.

Programs

• Physics, Advanced Physics Concentration, B.S.
• Physics, B.S.
• Physics, B.S.Ed.
• Physics, Computational Physics Concentration, B.S.

• Physics Minor

• Nanotechnology Certificate

Courses

• PHY 107 - 1st Year Seminar for Physics Majors Credits: 2
• PHY 108 - Astronomy Credits: 3
• PHY 110 - Physics for Society Credits: 3
• PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I - Lecture Credits: 3
• PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II - Lecture Credits: 3
• PHY 123 - Physics Ia Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHY 124 - Physics Ib Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHY 125 - Physics IIa Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHY 126 - Physics IIb Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHY 127 - Physics IIIb Laboratory Credits: 1
• PHY 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
• PHY 205 - Intermediate Physics I Credits: 3
• PHY 206 - Intermediate Physics II Credits: 3
• PHY 207 - Intermediate Physics III Credits: 3
• PHY 221 - Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: 5
• PHY 222 - Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: 5
• PHY 301 - Mathematical and Numerical Techniques in the Sciences Credits: 4
• PHY 311 - Quantum I Credits: 4
• PHY 321 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 4
• PHY 325 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 4
• PHY 331 - Mechanics I Credits: 4
• PHY 341 - Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics Credits: 4
• PHY 355 - Electronics Credits: 4
• PHY 390 - Internship Physics I Credits: 3
• PHY 393 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 1-3
• PHY 395 - Internship II Credits: 3
• PHY 397 - Intro to Research Credits: 3
• PHY 398 - Research II Credits: 3
• PHY 399 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 3
• PHY 411 - Quantum II Credits: 3
• PHY 421 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
• PHY 431 - Mechanics II Credits: 3
• PHY 450 - Quantum Materials Credits: 4
• PHY 461 - Mathematical Physics Credits: 3
• PHY 471 - Computational Physics Credits: 4
• PHY 481 - Atoms and Photons Credits: 3
• PHY 485 - Optics Credits: 4
• PHY 491 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 3
• PHY 493 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 3
• PHY 495 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 2

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