What it is UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in physics, a physics minor, and a Master of Science Degree in physics. Physics is the study of the processes that govern the behavior of matter and energy in the universe.
Physics forms the foundation upon which most other fields of science rest.
The program stresses exploration of the physical world through experimentation. The department offers a wide range of courses covering many topics in physics including classical and quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, astronomy and astrophysics, relativity, environmental physics and earth science, as well as several courses dealing with the impact of science on society. Conventional physics gives students an in-depth understanding of fundamental physical theories and applications. Materials science is a rapidly developing field that includes studies in microelectronics, liquid crystals, superconductors, optical fibers, metallic alloys, ceramic metals, gravity-free processing, and other advanced applications. Students wishing to explore physics while following another discipline may choose to minor in physics.