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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Physics


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Professor: Troy Hammond, David Horner
Associate Professor: Paul Bloom
Adjunct Faculty: Herman White, Jr
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Mission Statement

The Physics department is dedicated to providing a challenging and supportive environment for students to: i) learn physical principles, analytical skills and laboratory methods; and ii) develop their critical thinking and communication skills through course and laboratory work and through collaborative learning and research.

Physics is the science which deals with nature at its most fundamental level. Much of the theoretical framework of chemistry, engineering and even biology is provided by discoveries made by physicists.

Courses recommended for all Physics majors include CHM 141 , CSC 161  and MTH 256 . Additional coursework in mathematics and computer science is highly recommended for students interested in graduate school or industrial employment. The demand for high-school physics teachers is very high; students interested in secondary education should consult a member of the education department early in the freshman year. Students interested in the dual-degree engineering program should read the Pre-Professional Programs  section.

Degrees offered: B.A. and B.S.

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