The curriculum is structured to provide necessary education for majors and for students requiring some exposure to physics. Since physics is a basic science, it is often selected as a major to prepare students in careers such as medicine, law, education, environmental studies, and business management.
Students select from a variety of traditional lecture and laboratory courses offered each semester.
A weekly departmental seminar provides students and faculty with the opportunity to learn and discuss the latest advances and developments in physics. The Department is committed to facilitating top quality research experiences for both undergraduate and graduate students. Several undergraduate research assistantships are available at the Acadiana Research Laboratory . These positions allow students to work up to 30 hours per week in an actual research laboratory. Women and minority students are urged to apply.