Drexel’s Bachelor of Science in Physics degree program offers students a solid foundation that prepares them for graduate school or careers in science and technology. With an innovative curriculum ...

Last summer, while visiting the Rainwater Observatory & Planetarium in central Mississippi for the first time with a group of high school students, astrophysicist Meg Urry observed something she’s ...

An introduction to modern theories of the universe and its evolution. Topics include naked eye observation, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific ...

Applied physics bridges the gap between physics, engineering, and other sciences. While engineers solve well-defined problems, applied physicists focus on applying physics interdisciplinarily. At ...

Physics labs at Purdue and beyond are more than just coursework—they’re training grounds for future scientists. From foundational experiments to advanced independent research, students learn to design ...

The Department of Physics & Applied Physics offers a minor in Physics. A student who has a basic background in physics and mathematics may be able to take more advanced physics courses. The goal of ...

For many students, physics may be an intimidating topic. Mathematical problem-solving, abstract ideas, and complex formulae may all complicate matters. Advanced physics solvers, however, level the ...

I love including numerical calculations in my introductory and advanced physics courses. I find that including coding in the introductory physics course forces students to think in different ways to ...

The department offers a variety of courses as well as the opportunity for independent study and research. For a complete list of graduate courses, together with their descriptions, please consult the ...

At the introductory level, student typically study classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism (EM). The upper level physics courses focus on quantum mechanics and then more advanced versions of ...