Physics
General
Program Title
Physics
Degree Designation
BS
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Students who major in physics learn to observe nature and understand concepts that are the key principles in many other science and engineering fields. Our graduates become problem solvers in a wide variety of industrial and technically sophisticated research and development settings. We also support a program that prepares secondary school teachers. Our distinctive areas include optics, astrophysics, and physics education, and we provide engaging opportunities for student-centered research.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2.5
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Make inferences and deductions based on knowledge of physics
Outcome
Demonstrate experimental, computational, and laboratory skills
Outcome
Communicate ideas and processes of physics clearly and precisely, orally and in writing
Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to apply their integrated working knowledge of physics principles to solve problems
Degree Maps
Major Code
1117
Program Code
1879