By the end of the course, students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the body of natural laws through which much of the behavior of the physical universe can be understood and predicted;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the powerful concepts of mathematical analysis necessary for the construction and application of physical theories;
• Demonstrate competency in the use of sophisticated and accurate apparatus specifically designed to discover the physical attributes of matter and radiation and their interactions; and
• Demonstrate ability to properly interpret data obtained from experimental investigations and mathematical simulations.