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Physics Professor
Gerald Crawford Associate
Professor Ryan Haaland
Assistant
Professors Charles Hakes, Jeffrey Loats, Craig Tyler
The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is
designed to allow students to attain their professional goal of entering
graduate work in physics or astrophysics; to obtain technical positions in
industry in such areas as energy science, engineering and electronics; or to
obtain preparation for secondary certification in teaching physics in public
schools. The geologist, engineer, chemist and biologist all deal with matter
and energy in their various forms. Since physicists probe the physical laws
underlying all physical processes, the study of physics becomes the
cornerstone for all the natural sciences. The physics curriculum is predicated upon the role
physicists play in a modern, technological world society that is currently
experiencing shortages of trained personnel in various scientific areas and
in science education. Coursework in physics will provide the student pursuing
entrance to graduate school in physics or astronomy with a strong grounding
in mathematics and physics, while being immersed in an atmosphere of a broad,
liberal education in the humanities and social sciences. This curriculum also
will enable a student to enter applied technical fields in industry such as
electronics, optics and aerospace, where there is currently a high demand.
Students seeking a degree in physics should consult early in their college
career with staff members of the Physics Department. A minor in physics is available for students
majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in physics are listed
at the end of this section.
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What can the Physics Department at The Department of Physics can help you with thorough and
individualized instruction in theoretical and experimental physics to prepare
you for graduate school in physics, biophysics, geophysics, chemical physics,
engineering and related fields. In
addition, we can assist in preparing you for career opportunities in numerous
fields including computer science, computer engineering, communications
technology, aerospace, microelectronics, alternate energy technologies,
materials science, optical communications and computing, environmental
physics and more. The department also
offers special options in Engineering, Physics, and an option for those
students interested in teaching physics at the secondary level. Tell
me about your faculty. What
opportunities exist for research or internship experiences? The
department is committed to hands-on undergraduate research. Each physics major is expected to complete
a senior research or design project.
Research interests among the faculty include optics, nonlinear
physical systems, physics of sound and music, nuclear physics, astronomy,
astrophysics, cosmology, general relativity, fluid dynamics, materials and
surface science, laser spectroscopy and environmental science. In addition, many opportunities exist for
summer research projects and internships through the department’s contacts
with government and university laboratories as well as with local or regional
companies. The department also has special
funding available for research through the Colorado Space Grant Consortium
and the COAMP program. Many students
who complete summer research projects or internships publish their work in
scientific journals. In recent years,
students from the physics department have published papers in the Journal of
Vacuum Science and Technology, as well as the Journal of Undergraduate
Research in Physics. What
type of person is a physics major? Students
who major in physics generally like mathematics, especially applied
mathematics, enjoy mastering mental puzzles and intellectual challenges and
are interested in knowing how and why the natural world looks and operates
the way it does. Can
I get a job with a physics degree from There is a
multitude of opportunities in the engineering and high technology marketplace
for those not interested in pursuing graduate studies. The job market in technical fields has
expanded so rapidly that employers are hard pressed to find enough qualified
applicants. With a bachelor’s degree
in physics from What
types of positions do graduates find with a physics degree? Former
Fort Lewis physics students are currently working for small and large
companies in the fields of aerospace, optical and electro-optical
engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, solar
energy/photovoltaic technology, computer science, health and radiation
physics, ultrafast optical communications, astrophysics, medical physics,
scanning microscopy, microelectronics and marketing. Companies employing Can
I get into graduate school with a physics degree from All
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