Physics

At this time, there is no major or minor in physics. Physics courses are required for Chemistry and other science majors.

The schedule of courses is available online at http://www.gallaudet.edu/courseschedule.xml.

Course descriptions can be found in the catalog or via the BISON Student Information system at http://bison.gallaudet.edu.

• Physics Resources and Materials

Physics studies the motion of objects and seeks to predict how systems evolve and change as they dynamically interact with each other. Boats sail, airplanes fly, blood flows, electrons move, stars explode, and the ocean circulates. The objects under study range in size from the strings and quarks of the quantum world to the largest galaxy clusters of astronomical size. By studying how things move and interact, physicists may reveal deeper truths about interconnections between seemingly different unrelated phenomena and why things exist.

A thorough knowledge of physics can form a basis for work in many areas of modern science, engineering, and technology and can provide an excellent background for the study of medicine, law, and business. Individuals with a background in physics are involved in teaching, research, development, management, and education.

They find useful employment in areas such as energy development, environmental science, oceanography, geophysics, biomedical physics, computer technology, electronics, solid state technology, solid state physics, quantum electronics, laser studies, superconductivity, nuclear physics, high energy physics, space exploration, and more.