Students interested in Physics teaching certification should seek advisement in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In addition, Physics is a gateway into other areas, such as Astronomy, Biophysics, Chemistry, Computational Science, Geophysics, Engineering, Medicine, Oceanography, Patent law, and Radiology. The minimum high school mathematical preparation for freshman physics students includes algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.Student Learning Outcomes / Program Objectives

• Students will demonstrate preparation for scientific inquiry.
• Students will demonstrate effective written communication of physics-related topic.
• Students will demonstrate effective oral communication of a physics-related topic.
• Students will have a foundation in physics adequate for admission to graduate programs in physics and related disciplines
• Students will have a physics foundation adequate for competitive employment in the industrial and governmental sectors.