Bachelor of Science in Physics

CUNY Queens College - Navitas USA

The mission of the B.S. program is to prepare students for professional careers in physics and related disciplines and prepare them for pursuing advanced degree in physics. To fulfill this mission, the curriculum of this program includes the courses covering the most fundamental areas of Physics (Classical Mechanics, Optics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods for Physicists), and a number of more specialized courses reflecting research specialization of the faculty members. Students in this program are strongly encouraged to take advantage of multiple research opportunities provided by the faculty members. The study of physics provides students with strong analytical skills and a foundation for understanding other basic sciences. The physics curriculum covers the topics of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and specialized topics in classical and modern physics. Experimental skills are developed in several laboratory courses. Qualified undergraduates may take graduate level courses and may participate in internationally respected experimental and theoretical research efforts within the department. The B.S. and B.A. degrees in Physics enable graduates to pursue graduate studies in Physics, to qualify for positions in industrial and government laboratories, or to pursue careers in related fields such as Science Education and Engineering. In addition, physics graduates have successfully entered the fields of Astronomy, Biophysics, Astrophysics, Computer Science and Medicine.