Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

Physics is the study of natural phenomena in an attempt to explain the interactions of matter and energy in terms of a limited number of fundamental laws. This study is predicated on careful observation and experimentation, thoughtful analysis, and creative insights. It is both descriptive and prescriptive and encompasses a realm from the submicroscopic particles of the atomic nucleus to the distant constituents of the universe. In this context, the Physics and Astronomy Department offers a program of study to prepare students for graduate study and for entry-level work as a physicist in government or industry. Fields of study and employment include, but are not limited to, atomic physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, molecular physics, condensed matter physics, quantum electronics, laser optics, astronomy, astrophysics, atmosphere physics, geophysics, biophysics, medical physics, computational physics, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, scientific writing and reporting, high school physics teaching, patent law, and scientific equipment sales. There are two concentrations within the physics major namely fundamental physics concentration and applied physics concentration, which has been designed to meet students' educational and career goals. The fundamental physics concentration is intended for students primarily interested in pursuing a career in physics and who intend to pursue graduate study in physics. Applied physics concentration is intended for students interested in the application of physics to problems in a business or industrial environment. This option is most useful to students who seek employment immediately after graduation.

Modul program

The modules include ASTR-101 Astronomy 3, ASTR-101L Astronomy Lab11ASTR-221 Observational Astronomy (Spring, odd years) 1, ASTR-252 Stellar Astrophysics (Spring, even years) 3, ASTR-253 Galactic Astrophysics (Fall, even years) 3, PHYS-109 Physics: Mechanics - Statics 3, PHYS-190 Topics in Physics (Freshman Seminar)1, PHYS-141 Physics: Mechanics and Heat (or PHYS-151) 3, PHYS-141L Experimental Physics I (Laboratory) 1, PHYS-142 Physics: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves (or PHYS-152) 3, PHYS-142L Experimental Physics II (Laboratory) 1, PHYS-151 Physics: Mechanics and Heat - Honors 3, PHYS-152 Physics: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves - Honors 3, PHYS-215 Mechanics of Materials 3, PHYS-243 Physics: Atoms, Nuclei, and the Solid State 3, PHYS-245 Experimental Physics III (Laboratory) 1, PHYS-246 Data Reduction and Error Analysis 1, PHYS-250 Analytical Mechanics 3, PHYS-252 Materials Science 1, PHYS-281 Electricity and Electronics 3, PHYS-320 Microprocessor Applications 4, PHYS-333 Mechanical Measurements Laboratory 4, PHYS-342 Electronics 4, PHYS-345 Experimental Physics IV (Laboratory) 1, PHYS-360 Thermal Physics (Spring, odd years) 3, PHYS-371 Electromagnetic Fields 3, PHYS-372 Electromagnetic Waves (Spring, odd years) 3, PHYS-381 Advanced Mechanics (Fall, even years) 3, PHYS-421 Quantum Mechanics I (Fall, odd years) 3, PHYS-422 Quantum Mechanics II (Spring, even years) 3, PHYS-430 Nuclear and Particle Physics (Spring, even years) 3, PHYS-430L Nuclear and Particle Physics (Laboratory) (Spring, even years) 1, PHYS-440 Condensed Matter Physics (Spring, odd years) 3, ASTR-445 Experimental Astronomy (Senior Research in Astronomy) Or PHYS-445 Experimental Physics (Senior Research in Physics) 2, PHYS-490 Scientific Endeavor (Spring, odd years) 3, PHYS-492 Research and Reading in Physics 1-3, PHYS-499 Physics Colloquium.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicants should have obtained a TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), 80 (internet); IELTS score of 6.0; SAT verbal score of 500; ACT English score of 24; GCE or GCSE English exam grade of A or B; IB Higher Level English exam score of 5-7 or grade A or B.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

Valparaiso University

Nama jurusan

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy