Welcome to the Physics Department
In Physics we seek to explain how the world works, studying the basic "building blocks" of the universe and the laws which govern their interactions. Physics encompasses not only everyday phenomena such as forces, gravity, electricity, magnetism, heat, and light, but also more "exotic" topics ranging from the structure of the atom to the motions of the planets to the history of the universe.
The Physics Department offers a full spectrum of courses ranging from courses suitable for non-science majors through upper-level physics courses including an undergraduate (B.S.) degree program, a minor program and some courses of general interest for all students. Class sizes are small and students have ample opportunity to interact with the faculty and engage in research projects. Research is being actively carried out in various fields including Optics and Photonics, Computational and Condensed-Matter Physics, and Physics and Astronomy Education.
