The discipline of physics is basic among the sciences and focuses on the study of natural phenomena. In the process, the student is provided with a broad-based liberal education. The Department of Physics offers a major with several different concentrations including pre-law and pre-med in addition to more traditional programs, a minor, a major through the 3-2 Cooperative Engineering program, an initial certification to teach physics in secondary school, interdisciplinary majors in Geophysics and Mathematics-Physics (with the Geosciences and Mathematical Sciences departments, respectively), a major in Industrial Management, and courses to complement majors in other areas.

Student Honors and Awards

Student honors and awards presented by the Department of Physics include the Hack Arroe Memorial Scholarship Award, the John J. Connelly Physics Scholarship Incentive Award, the John J. Connelly Physics Peer Recognition Award, and the Physics Department Scholarship Award. Students should contact the Department of Physics chairperson for additional details on these awards. Specific awards for Cooperative Engineering students are also available.