Physicists are explorers of the physical universe.
They seek to know and understand the fundamental behavior of nature, from elementary particles to the galaxies. Physicists must develop both experimental and analytical skills to carry out their search for a detailed description of the behavior of matter and energy. The Physics Department offers a bachelor's degree with a major in physics, a well-defined program of observation, experimentation, and theoretical study of the various phenomena of nature. Extensive use is made of computers to develop and support the analytical skills required of physicists. Students seeking secondary teaching certification should note several added requirements.