Physics
Major or Minor in
Physics
Physics students investigate fundamental questions about the nature of matter, energy and the universe, and apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems. Many physics graduates pursue careers in science, engineering, technology and medical fields.
As a physics major at Linfield
you might take:
Explore the extremes of the universe: the very fast, very cold and very small. (PHYS 215)
Modern Physics
Explore the extremes of the universe: the very fast, very cold and very small. (PHYS 215)
Learn to write your own computer code to solve real-world problems. (PHYS 325)
Computational Physics
Learn to write your own computer code to solve real-world problems. (PHYS 325)
Follow the footsteps of Bohr, Schrodinger and Fermi as you apply quantum mechanics in studies of atomic systems and nuclei. (PHYS 475)
Quantum Physics
Follow the footsteps of Bohr, Schrodinger and Fermi as you apply quantum mechanics in studies of atomic systems and nuclei. (PHYS 475)
Studying physics at Linfield
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate knowledge of the foundational principles and methods in physics
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Understand that physics is a process, not just a body of knowledge, and implement the process of scientific inquiry
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Communicate scientific knowledge effectively both orally and in writing
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Leave Linfield with an appreciation for the power and elegance of physics and the ability to achieve science-related goals
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