Physics and Astronomy - Earlham College

Physics and Astronomy from Earlham College is a Campus Bachelor Astronomy degree that prepares you for a Science career. Physics, the fundamental natural science, and astronomy , the oldest science, provide explanations for a large number of physical phenomena through the use of a small number of general principles and concepts. These include theories of mechanics, gravitational and electromagnetic fields, relativity and quantum mechanics. The study of Physics and Astronomy not only contributes to students' understanding of the physical environment, it also develops their abilities to reason analytically and to test hypotheses. These abilities are useful in many fields other than physics. Earlham's Physics Department provides a well-balanced curriculum, with opportunities for advanced study on campus with Earlham faculty as well as during off-campus programs. The research interests of the faculty and off-campus programs offer opportunities for advanced study in a variety of areas. Current faculty interests include nanotechnology, laser physics, musical acoustics, atomic physics, archeo-astronomy and theoretical astrophysics . Physics students have access to excellent laboratory, computer and library facilities. Students in advanced laboratories study such topics as single photon interference, chaotic motion, optical coherence lengths, infrared and atomic spectroscopy and have the opportunity to study solar physics and applied optics. Off campus, Earlham students have frequently been invited to serve as summer interns at various astronomy and physics research facilities such as Notre Dame, Argonne, Fermi Lab and the Maria Mitchell Observatory. In addition, seniors may spend part of their final year in research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. View more details on Earlham College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Astronomy courses.