Why should I study physics?

Studying physics and 天文学 opens many doors. The quantitative modeling experience, the computer programming and laboratory skills, and the thoughtful approach to problem solving are relevant in many arenas and prepare 学生 For a variety of career paths post-菲律宾十大彩票平台. Physics 主要s in the past few years have gone on to graduate school in architecture, 天文学, 土木工程, earth and planetary science, electrical 工程, 法律, mechanical 工程, 医学物理学, 和物理. And graduates who have gone directly into the work Force have gotten positions in teaching, 工程, 软件开发, and investment banking, as well as research positions.

There are several physics and 天文学 courses available For first year 学生. Look below to learn more about how to get started on the path to a physics/天文学 主要. For 学生 interested in a general introduction to Astronomy, ASTR 110 is available in the Fall. This course satisfies the laboratory science graduation requirement and has no prerequisites.

我可以主修这个专业吗?

是的,一个 主要 in physics/天文学 is offered.

课程 cover topics in classical and quantum mechanics, 狭义相对论, atomic and nuclear physics, electricity and magnetism, statistical physics and thermodynamics, 天体物理学, 材料科学, 光学, condensed matter physics, 电子产品, 计算物理学, contemporary experimental physics, as well as occasional electives in 医学物理学 and general relativity.

如何开始

看到 流程图 For an overview of the introductory courses in the physics and 天文学 department.

学生 interested in 主要ing in physics should plan on taking Physics 131/151, 143年物理, 或物理144 in their first year. Note that Math 120 or 121 is a pre- or co- requisite For Physics 151, 143年物理, and Physics 144. All introductory courses have a required 4-hour lab each week associated with the course.

  • Physics 131 (fall) is taught during the first five weeks of the term and is designed For 学生 who have 不 taken a high school course. This course should be followed by Physics 151 (fall) taught during the second five weeks of term.
  • 物理143(冬季), spring) is a 10-week course designed For 学生 who do 不 have a strong math and/or a calculus-based physics background. 学生 who have 不 taken calculus in high school should plan to take 143年物理 in the winter term. The spring term 143年物理 course contains extra problem-solving support and is designed For 学生 who do 不 have a strong math background.
  • Physics 144 (winter) is a 10-week course, designed For 学生 who have a strong math and/or calculus-based physics background. The winter term courses are freshman priority.

学生 with a strong high school physics background are encouraged to take Physics 144 in Winter Term. In order to ensure that 学生 maximize their potential For success, the physics and 天文学 department has found, 在大多数情况下, 它是 不 recommended that a student skip the introductory sequence, even if the student has taken a strong AP or IB course. Although some of the content may be similar to what 学生 have seen in high school classes, the department finds that there are additional benefits that 学生 gain from taking introductory physics at 菲律宾十大彩票平台, including experience working collegially with other potential 主要s on problem sets and labs, as well as gaining a familiarity with the expectations of our department.

医学预科 学生 are required to take 2 full terms of physics (with labs). The topics covered in Physics 145 and Physics 165 are the most relevant For those wishing to take the MCAT, but pre-med 学生 are 不 limited to those courses in the sequence.

3-2 工程 学生 are required to take two full terms of physics. For 3-2 工程 学生 who intend to be physics 主要s, any of the following introductory courses are appropriate: Physics 131/151, 143年物理, 或物理144. For 3-2 工程 学生 who do 不 intend to be 主要s, Physics 131/152 and Physics 165 satisfy the program prerequisites.

学生 are encouraged to discuss their potential schedule with any faculty member in physics and 天文学. 学生 interested in pursuing graduate studies in 天文学, 天体物理学 and most Forms of 工程 will find a physics/天文学 主要 will provide excellent preparation.