program description

the physics curriculum is designed with considerable flexibility in order to accommodate the variety of interests, plans, and needs of majors. at the same time, it provides a broad and thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas and concepts related to the physical world surrounding us. using this broad base, which stresses fundamentals, undergraduates may enter graduate work in one of the pure or applied sciences or one of the non-sciences such as education, business administration, law, journalism, or philosophy. they may also choose to go directly into jobs in education, industry, government, or business.

professional option

intended primarily as preparation for graduate work in one of the physical sciences or for those who desire a career in the physical sciences, the professional option provides a sound background in the fundamentals of physics and mathematics.