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Program Overview

Our physics department offers both a bachelor of science (B.S.) and a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree. Both degree options allow you to pursue graduate studies or work in industry. The B.A. degree has a more traditional physics focus which can serve as a foundation for careers in physics, research, engineering, law, medicine, business, technical writing, and teaching. Students in the B.A. program take fewer required math and physics courses and have a broader choice of electives.

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Curriculum

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Outcomes

Upon completion of the BS degrees, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in mathematics and the mathematical concepts needed for a proper understanding of physics.
•  Demonstrate knowledge of classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermal physics, and be able to apply this knowledge to analyze a broad range of physical phenomena.
•  Perform experiments in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
•  Communicate scientific results in both oral and written form.

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Beyond the Classroom

Each year the and Sigma Pi Sigma organize outreach events that includes hands-on activities, demonstrations and lectures for the general public. The nearby ECHO Science Center in Burlington often hosts the event. Part of learning science is learning how to communicate it. This helps that goal, as well as being one way ¶¶Òõ̽̽ students give back to the local community.

The spirit of experiential, hands-on learning beyond the traditional classroom boundaries is alive and well in the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ physics department. Students in our program can conduct research during the semester for class credit or during the summer with a stipend.  It’s not uncommon for undergraduate students publish their research in professional peer-reviewed scientific journals. Find examples of .