Physics - Greenville College

Physics from Greenville College is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. Physics attempts to develop a basic understanding of all forms of matter and energy. Today's society needs persons trained in physics in order to maintain a high level of technology in our society. Physics uses mathematical techniques to describe processes and develops new ideas that are given to engineers for implementation. The Physics Department strives to give the student an understanding of the basic physical principles and show how these principles are adapted to many types of employment opportunities in our society. For those majoring in physics, the department is prepared to meet the needs of three groups: students who plan to teach high school physics , students who plan to go on to graduate school in physics, and students who expect to go to work in a government or industrial laboratory following graduation. Students may choose to complete either a B.A degree or a B.S. degree. Students qualifying for the B.A degree must fulfill the Foreign Language requirements as outlined in the General Education guidelines. Students qualifying for the B.S degree must complete 4 - 8 credit hours of a practicum centered on a research experience. Students interested in working in government or industrial laboratories should complete the core curriculum. During the senior year the program will be independent in nature. It will differ from the graduate school-bound student preparation in that their independent work will be less theoretical and shall include shop and laboratory techniques as well as special laboratory projects. View more details on Greenville College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.