The physics major requires 65 hours in general studies, 18 hours in a minor subject
of study and 37 hours in the major field. The major includes a solid foundation in
fundamental physics and an up-to-date curriculum taught by an expert faculty committed
to helping students succeed. Graduates of the TROY physics program will be equipped
to:
- Think analytically and solve problems.
- Interpret data and implement mathematical models.
- Understand principles that govern the interaction between matter, energy, time and
space.
- Apply knowledge of physics to problems in astrophysics, electronics, optics, engineering
and nuclear and atomic phenomena.
Physics graduates generally see approximately 94 percent employment rates one year
after graduation. Roughly half of the graduates go into the private sector and enter
the workforce in the fields of engineering, civilian government laboratory research,
computer or information systems, natural sciences or other science, technology engineering
and mathematics fields.
