Hours New Science Complex information Studying Physics at Creighton Physics is the study of the physical universe. To get an idea of specific topics physicists study, go to research for local topics or resources and course descriptions for a broader sampling. As a department, we value close interaction with our students. The larger classes are broken up into smaller sections for lab or discussion. Office doors are generally open throughout the department and students find that there is usually someone helpful available from early morning until late into the evening.
Students take classes in the physics department for a variety of reasons.
We have courses for people interested in an introductory overview of physics or in specific topics in physics like astronomy, Einstein, light and color, or sound and music. These courses are an excellent way to gain some of the breadth that a liberal arts education implies and to learn about the fascinating ways physics applies to our lives. Our General Physics sequence is for students who will go on to work or study in a field that requires a solid background in physics. This might be in one of the health professions, a major in physics, or a major in another field of science or engineering. For students interested in majoring in physics, we highly recommend that the honors sections of General Physics be taken in the freshman year.