BS in Physics

The B.S. sequence provides preparation for graduate school and career entry. The B.A. is designed for students interested in a career in high school teaching. Undergraduates have the opportunity to work on research with faculty members, many of whom have international reputations in their fields. Active research areas include quantum and nonlinear optics, astrophysics, optoelectronics, surface and interface physics, atmospheric physics, and materials physics. Faculty research programs are supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the Office of Naval Research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other agencies.