About
物理学的概念是物质、能量和所有现象的基础. They help us understand how the world around us works, from cell phones to tsunamis, anatomy to cathedrals and DNA to black holes. Physics is the basis for modern technology, and for the tools and instruments used in medicine, engineering, manufacturing and other sciences.
澳门新濠娱乐开户物理学士学位的学生接受了利用这些概念的指导和指导. 无论你是选择继续读研究生还是在计算机等行业从事职业, engineering, biotechnology, nanotechnology or statistics, you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, 技术培训和解决问题的能力,以应对许多挑战. BA的语言要求也为全球市场的高需求职位打开了大门.
除了接受全面的纯物理课程学习之外, BA majors will have the opportunity to work with Department of Physics and Astronomy 课堂之外的研究和其他创造性项目的导师. 再加上包括暗天天文台在内的一流设施, millions of dollars’ worth of electron and optical microscopes, curated and regularly updated electronics laboratories, and an atmospheric physics research station funded by NASA, 澳门新濠娱乐开户的物理和天文系是一个学习和成长的好地方.
After Graduation
Employment: Students who graduate with a B.S. or a B.A. 从澳门新濠娱乐开户获得物理学博士学位,并继续为美国物理学会工作, Clarkston Consulting, EcoGreen Energy Solutions, National Instruments, Halliburton, Campbell Scientific, BMW Manufacturing and Qorvo.
Graduate School: Students who graduate with a B.S. or a B.A. 从澳门新濠娱乐开户物理系毕业的学生都在以下澳门新濠娱乐开户攻读研究生课程:
- Appalachian State University – Engineering Physics
- 北卡罗莱纳州立大学-材料工程,电气工程
- Wake Forest University – Physics
- Stanford University – Aerospace Engineering
- 杜克大学-生物医学工程,电子工程,物理
- University of California-Los Angeles – Civil Engineering
- Clemson University – Astrophysics
- Indiana University-Bloomington – Astrophysics
- UNC-Charlotte – Physics, Optical Sciences
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Nuclear Engineering
- University of Maryland – Physics, Chemical Physics
- Rochester Institute of Technology – Microelectronics Engineering
- University of Colorado - Boulder - Physics
- Colorado State University – Physics
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Minors
A minor is required. The most popular choice is Mathematics.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
Research in Physics and Astronomy -物理与天文学系致力于为其专业提供本科生研究机会. 教授们认为研究经历是学生在本科阶段之后取得成功的最重要的因素之一. Contact Dr. Brooke Hester for more information.
The Physics and Astronomy Club -俱乐部成员致力于教育公众关于物理和天文学的各种主题,并支持他们的同龄人获得资源和社区. Throughout the academic year, they plan and take part in social activities, service-oriented projects and community outreach efforts.
Students for Inclusive Excellence in STEM -俱乐部的主要重点是通过外展和部门参与,教育和促进所有STEM部门的包容性卓越和多样性.
Appalachian State University Robotics Club 该组织正在设计和制造一个名为“马蒂”的原型漫游者,作为自动驾驶系统的测试者. The club plans to compete in the University Rover Challenge这是犹他州南部一个以“火星式”环境为特色的年度活动.
Team Sunergy -澳门新濠娱乐开户州立太阳能汽车团队包括来自不同学科的学生,包括物理学, sustainable technology, business, music and computer science. Through this diverse compilation of skills, 成员代表澳门新濠娱乐开户在国际太阳能汽车竞赛中致力于可持续能源倡议.
Global Learning
澳门新濠娱乐开户致力于向学生介绍不同的文化,教他们如何在全球社会中生活和互动.
Admission Requirements
除了澳门新濠娱乐开户的入学要求外,没有其他入学要求.
Why Appalachian?
- 该课程的毕业生将获得进入就业市场或研究生院的优秀学术和技术准备.
- Based on Fall 2018 American Institute of Physics data, Appalachian’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is listed as 2nd in the U.S. 提供学士/学士学位(在硕士综合机构中),并被列为全国第二多的硕士毕业生.
- 学生有机会与研究专业包括材料和表面物理的教师导师一起工作, optics, microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, organic semiconductors, physics education, robotics, asteroids and the physics of stars.
- Students can stay to earn a Master of Science degree in Engineering Physics after earning a bachelor’s degree or through Appalachian’s Accelerated Master’s Program. 通过加速硕士课程,本科学生至少具有3.2 GPA的学生可以在大四的时候修研究生课程,再多修一年就可以拿到硕士学位.
Location
Boone campus only
Careers
其中一些工作还需要学士学位以上的学历.
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Atomic Physicist
- Biophysicist
- Chemical Physicist
- Computer System Engineer
- Engineer
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Physics Teacher
- Medical Physicist
- Meteorologist
- Physicist
- Physics Researcher
- Research & Development Scientist
- Research Assistant
- Science Teacher
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Contacts
Dr. Tonya Coffey
Department Chair
828-262-2437
coffeyts@volamdolong.com
Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Arts and Sciences