Physics

Physics majors will gain a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, including studies of the various physical phenomena such as electromagnetism, dynamics, building blocks of matter, energy, and radiation.

This interdisciplinary degree is designed to provide students with a solid background in basic physics and the opportunity to expand their studies into disciplines like engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, and computer science.

This major prepares students to understand physical processes in biological functions, such as chemical interactions with DNA, oxygen extraction in red blood cells, the generation of complex electrical signals in the brain, and the physical principles behind medical devices.

This combined major brings together computer science, mathematics, and physics. From hands-on experience with sophisticated physics instruments, to mathematical theory, to the latest computational innovations, our interdisciplinary approach will prepare students for the myriad challenges in today’s rapidly changing world.

This combined major brings together data science, mathematics, and physics. From hands-on experience with sophisticated physics instruments, to mathematical theory, to the latest computational innovations, our interdisciplinary approach will prepare students for the myriad challenges in today’s rapidly changing world.

Mathematics and physics have been linked since antiquity. By combining physics and mathematics students can take closely related courses in each discipline, such as statistical mechanics and stochastic processes, mechanics and dynamical systems, thermodynamics and Fourier series, and quantum mechanics and partial differential equations.

This combined major provides a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, along with the physics of acoustic and digital audio-related phenomena, and studies of the various physical phenomena including electromagnetism, dynamics, building blocks of matter, energy, and radiation.

Physics and philosophy majors will be able to describe the method by which physical “law” is made manifest in the sciences, how this knowledge compares with other epistemological models studied in other contexts, and philosophical views on the status and source of physical “law.”

Students in this cross-college program will understand the fundamental physics behind many chemical-based processes, resulting in the ability to design and practice in the field of engineering that deals with the movement of mass, heat transfer, and reactions involved in the processing of various materials.

This cross-college combined major serves students who would like to explore their interest in physics while earning the benefit of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree.

This cross-college program is a particularly appropriate course of study for students who wish to pursue a career in solid-state devices, microelectromechanical systems, or nanotechnology.

This cross-college program takes advantage of the physical similarities between mechanical engineering and physics, providing students the opportunity to study both topics. The program culminates with a mechanical engineering capstone design.

The minor in astrophysics provides a foundation in classical and modern astrophysics at an undergraduate curriculum level and helps students explore some of the most groundbreaking recent discoveries that shape our current understanding of the universe. 

The physics minor provides a foundation in classical and modern physics and allows students to explore more advanced topics in physics through elective choices.

The combined MS in Applied Physics and Engineering provides graduate students with the fundamental physics and electrical and computer engineering training necessary for career success.

In the Master of Science in Complex Network Analysis program, students will build a strong foundation in complex network analysis, supplemented by domain-specific coursework in one of three specializations.

This program prepares students to tackle challenges and opportunities in healthcare through hands-on training in nanomedicine research, innovation, and commercialization, along with a full-time co-op experience.

The MS in Physics program gives you an understanding of physics’ basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research.

Join one of the world’s first certificate programs in nanomedicine. Gain advanced training in nanomedicine and develop skills in research, translation, and commercialization in eight to twelve months.

Students will have the opportunity to study specialized subfields, such astrophysics and cosmology, biological physics, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, and network science.

Doctoral candidates gain a broad background knowledge-base and an in-depth study of specialized areas of biology including cell, developmental and regenerative biology, biomechanics, and neurobiology and behavior. Students can choose to pursue a concentration in cell and molecular biology or molecular biology.

Students will have the opportunity to study specialized subfields, such astrophysics and cosmology, biological physics, condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, and network science.