物理文学学士

物理背景为学生提供了诸如天文学，医学，工程，建筑，咨询，声学，科学教育，科学政策以及物理等各个领域的准备。物理课程探索物理现象和宇宙特性，如力学，引力，电和磁，原子和核结构，波和光学以及物质和能量的特性。在课程学习过程中，学生将通过物理和天文学实践所需的理论和实验工具来学习技能。同时，学生们开始欣赏科学技术的交汇如何塑造历史和社会。该系的教育设施包括配备了现代技术的实验室和多个旨在促进交互式学习的教学空间。所有物理专业的学生都必须参加由华盛顿特区许多科学研究机构中的任何一位教职人员或同事指导的本科研究经验
A background in physics prepares students for diverse fields such as astronomy, medicine, engineering, architecture, consulting, acoustics, science education, science policy, as well as physics. Physics courses explore physical phenomena and properties of the universe like mechanics, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear structure, waves and optics, and the properties of matter and energy. During coursework, students acquire skills with the theoretical and experimental tools required for the practice of physics and astronomy. At the same time, students come to appreciate how the intersection of science and technology has shaped history and society. The department's education facilities include laboratories equipped with modern technology and multiple teaching spaces tailored to foster interactive learning. All physics majors are required to participate in undergraduate research experiences mentored by faculty members or by colleagues at any of the many science research institutions in the Washington, DC area. The department's faculty members are active in research in multiple subfields of physics including optics, atomic and condensed matter theory, astrophysics, particle physics, physics education, quantum information, and gravitational physics.