The physics major prepares students majoring for careers in physics, engineering, education, business, medical technologies, and other professional fields. Students develop experimental and theoretical skills in classical and modern physics, with opportunities for research and internship participation. The department also serves students in other majors by providing challenging courses in the physics of music and astronomy, to encourage interest in and understanding of the principles, methods, and concepts of the physical sciences.
Physics is driven by the desire to understand and explain the visible world in terms of the invisible realities, and to harness those realities for human flourishing. From astrophysics to nuclear physics to biophysics, we pursue this quest from a posture of faith, and seek to integrate faith and learning in the classroom and in the lab. As a physics major at IWU, you will develop theoretical, experimental, and computational skills in dynamic courses and laboratories and hone these skills through participation with faculty in research projects ranging from understanding the atomic nucleus and the synthesis of elements in stellar interiors, computer simulation of biomolecules, high-speed photography, and the character of cosmic particles at the surface of the earth. We invite you to join us in this exciting venture!
B.S. Degree Requirements: A total of 58 credit hours of physics, mathematics, and chemistry are required. A minimum of 38 credit hours must be in physics. In addition, 20 credit hours are required in selected mathematics and chemistry courses.
Faculty
The faculty in the Physics department are exceptional teachers and excellent scholars. Below, you can see each of the full-time faculty and understand a bit more about what they teach and the research they are conducting.
Meet The Natural Sciences FacultyCareer Paths
- Physics Teachers
- Physicists
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Astronomers
- Engineering Teachers
- Mathematics Teachers
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Courses
One of the best ways to discover a degree program is to check out the course listings. Preview the courses for Physics at Indiana Wesleyan University using the course catalog.