This is the regular program for students interested in a broad study of physics and also for those wishing to obtain the best possible preparation for physics graduate school. Physics Major with Astronomy Emphasis. This emphasis is designed for those students who have a strong interest in astronomy. It is also the ideal preparation for astronomy graduate school. This is an ideal preparation for students wishing to work in modern high-tech industry or national laboratories.
Students develop a very solid understanding of electronics, quantum optics and lasers.
This emphasis is also an excellent alternative to obtaining an engineering degree if one wishes to pursue engineering-type work in industry. Physics Major with Business Concentration. Modern industry has a serious shortage of business managers with a solid grounding in the hard sciences. This concentration is designed for those students wishing to enter the world of business but with the advantage of an excellent understanding of such areas as electronics, lasers, computers, etc. Physics is a study of matter in motion and the transformation of energy.