-Physics:
BA, BS
-Physical Science: BS
The Physics Department provides an ideal learning environment
for its students -- a small number of majors, a large faculty,
an active chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS),
and ample opportunity to work closely with a faculty member
on an undergraduate research project. We offer degrees in Physics
(both a BA and a BS) and in Physical Science.
Our Physics curriculum can prepare you for graduate study in
physics or related fields, a teaching credential program, or
for work in industry. With the flexibility of our new BA program,
you can even consider a physics major before applying to medical
school, law school or business school. Our concentrations in
Electro-optics or in Electronics provide a program of advanced
courses in these fields, and are great training for industry
or graduate school.
In addition, members of the faculty have expertise in astrophysics,
biophysics, geophysics, nonlinear dynamics, and public policy
issues.
Future high school teachers can get the background they need
with any of our degree programs. And the Physical Science programs
will give a broad background in all of the physical sciences
at Poly (physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy).
