Physics Present (2015-2016)
Department Description:
The Physics department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles governing the behavior of physical systems.
2. Apply scientific methodology to identify and solve appropriate physical problems.
3. Demonstrate competence in experimentation.
4. Effectively communicate knowledge of physics orally and in writing.
5. Connect the knowledge and skills gained in the study of physics to holistic concerns of meaningful citizenship, employment and personal development.
Department Head:
Heidi L. K. Manning currently heads the Physics department. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Ph.D.Other Faculty:
- Thelma Berquo
- Donald Brummond (laboratory technician/instructor)
- Mark Gealy
- Luiz Manzoni Vieira
- Philip Voss
Majors and Minors Offered:
- Major in Physics
- Minor in Physics
- Science add-on endorsement for Elementary Education majors
- General Science add-on education endorsement, grades 5-8
Sampling of Courses Taught:
- PHYS 111 General College Physics
- PHYS 153 Science of Sound and Music
- PHYS 215 Physical Science
- PHYS 314 Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 327 Techniques for Experimental Physics
