Physics - California State University - Northridge

Physics from California State University - Northridge is a Campus Master Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. Quarks, black holes, and chaotic systems?discoveries like these make front-page news as physicists continue to learn about the universe's fundamental structure. Studying how matter and energy behave, beginning physics majors and senior physicists alike find challenges and excitement in solving problems and discovering new concepts. Physicists in business and industry work with revolutionary technology such as lasers, superconductors, and modern electronic and optical devices. Jobs in these fields are often in high demand and pay well. Perhaps the most fundamental of all sciences, physics provides a background for understanding other scientific disciplines as well as many aspects of everyday life. Physics principles are crucial to such diverse applications as home electrical wiring, the motion of a rocket or skydiver, solar energy, and an echocardiogram of the human heart. Thus, understanding physics helps us make sense of our world. Careers Many students go on to advanced degrees in physics or related fields. The department's majors have been accepted by the nation's best graduate schools, such as Cornell, Stanford, Caltech, and Berkeley. Other students go to work immediately. Graduates fill a variety of scientific and technical positions in business and industry, including research scientist, technical staff member or manager, technical salesperson, or business owner. Others teach in high schools, community colleges, or universities; some become medical physicists or physicians. The M.S. Program in Physics provides the student with an opportunity for advanced study in Physics and to develop skills to do independent research. It prepares the student for the doctoral program in physics and related fields or for more technical jobs in research and development. Student Learning Outcomes of the Graduate Program M.S. graduates in Physics should demonstrate an advanced level of: 1. Knowledge of physical principles used to understand and model natural phenomena. 2. Ability to convey physical concepts with mathematical expressions, and effectively derive quantitative predictions from a model through mathematical and numerical analysis. 3. Understanding of scientific methodology, which may include for example: a) data collection from observations, b) setting up laboratory experiments and data collection from experiments, c) analysis of data, and d) testing a model or hypothesis. 4. Competency using computational tools, which may include for example: a) use of scientific software for data analysis and presentation, b) numerical analysis, and c) computer simulations. 5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately physical concepts, findings, and interpretations in oral presentations. 6. Ability to write clear, organized and illustrated technical reports with proper references to previous work in the area. 7. (a) For students selecting the Comprehensive Examination Option:Comprehensive knowledge of the graduate core curriculum in classical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, statistical physics and quantum mechanics. 8. (b) For students completing the Thesis Option: Ability to successfully carry out a program of graduate research and thesis. View more details on California State University - Northridge, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.