Welcome to the Department of Physics
Inspiring awe in the structure of the universe
Physics is the science of how things work. Physicists study everything from subatomic particles, to the properties of materials used to construct electronic devices, to the laws that govern the universe on the largest scales. These endeavors require a combination of ‘hands on’ experiments, theory based on mathematical laws and models, and computation often used to bring the theory and experiment together. The boundaries between disciplines such and chemistry, physics and biology are inherently fuzzy and interdisciplinary fields such as biophysics, geophysics and chemical physics are at the forefront of much of today’s research.
The Department of Physics offers Bachelor of Science degrees in physics, pre-engineering, pre-health physics and liberal arts physics. Upper level courses have small class sizes where students can get individual attention. In addition to course work, students are encouraged to get involved in research with our faculty.
Student Successes
Warner Sevin conducted research in biophysics
Physics junior Warner Sevin conducted research in ion channel biophysics this summer. Working with Prof. Armin Kargol, Warner analyzed experimental data from electrophysiology experiments, attempting to identify the phenomenon of kinetic focusing of ion channels.
Faculty Successes
Armin Kargol published a paper in Physical Biology
Physics faculty Armin Kargol published a paper "Test of nonequilibrium kinetic focusing of ion channels" (with K. Kabza) in journal "Physical Biology".
Alumni Successes
Physics Alumna attends Graduate Neuroscience Program at Charite Universitatsmedizin in Berlin
Physics Alumna Stella von Meer attends the International Graduate Program in Medical Neurosciences at the Charite Medical University in Berlin.
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