Physics

Discipline Chair:
Dr. Jeffrey Prentis

Concentration Advisor:
Dr. John Devlin

Professor Prentis and students Bryan Fulton, Carol Hesse and Laura Mazzino coauthored a paper titled "Eliptical Orbit => Inverse Square Force" appearing as the cover article in The Physics Teacher magazine's January 2007 edition.

Physics is the study of the most fundamental properties of matter and energy. The physics program has been designed with the recognition that a student might choose to concentrate in physics for a variety of reasons. In addition to meeting the needs of those planning to continue their physics education in graduate school, the program serves students planning to pursue technical careers immediately after graduation, those seeking to enter medical, dental or other professional schools, and those planning to earn certification as teachers. After completing a core curriculum in physics and mathematics and an introduction to the life and other physical sciences, students have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in basic and applied physics research. Most advanced students are able to participate in the research projects of faculty members during any of the three University terms. Similar experiences may be arranged in hospital, industrial, or government research facilities in the area. The physics faculty have concentrated their efforts in atomic physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics and astrophysics. Physics concentrators have worked in these areas, and also on projects in the interdisciplinary application of physics in medicine the environment.

Faculty

Physics Concentration Guide

Five Year Plan of Course Offerings

Course Catalogue

Course Schedules

Course Web Pages

Society of Physics Students

Internet Resources

Job Opportunities

Scholarships