Program Coordinator/Contact
Joel Rauber, Department Head
Department of Physics
Daktronics Engineering Hall 255
605-688-5428
E-mail: joel.rauber@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/phys
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Program Information
Physics is the foundation of almost all of the science and engineering disciplines. The curriculum in Physics has the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of student interests including engineering, physical science, mathematics, biological science, or health sciences. Graduates find careers in physics research, education, engineering, medicine, nuclear medicine, law, science journalism or alternatively many other choices.
Program Outcomes
Graduates with degrees in physics will be either productively employed following graduation or will opt to pursue advanced degrees. These graduates will compare favorably in their theoretical and technical knowledge with students completing similar programs nationally. Physics students will have developed a basic understanding of the theoretical and mathematical underpinnings of the discipline, will have learned the fundamental principles of experimental design, and will have an operational understanding of how to collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data. They will know how to apply technical knowledge and use appropriate scientific tools to solve problems as both individuals and as team partners. They will have a basic understanding of contemporary issues and professional/ethical responsibilities within a local and global context.
Academic Requirements
The program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for all physics courses and a GPA 2.0 or above in PHYS 211-213 (or PHYS 111-113) and PHYS 331.
Course Delivery Format
Physics students learn through hands-on and face to face learning in lecture, laboratory, and field based experiences.
