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About The Department of Physics
The programs and courses in the Department of Physics are designed with two principal objectives in mind.
- The technological society in which we live needs teachers, scientists and engineers who have a broad, deep understanding of the basic physical laws. The department has programs and courses designed for students majoring in scientific and technical areas that will prepare them for professional careers or advanced study in these areas.
- For citizens to lead productive lives they need to be scientifically and technologically literate. Therefore the department offers courses that are accessible to all of the university’s students.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Physics Major
The Department of Physics offers majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Technology. Students who seek the Liberal Arts and Science Major can generally be grouped into three categories:
- Professional Physicist: these students intend to pursue a graduate degree in physics.
- Professional School Preparatory: these students use the physics major as preparation for professional school programs such as medicine, engineering, or law.
- Second Major: these students use the physics major to develop problem solving skills and increase their understanding of the physical universe while choosing their primary major in areas such as chemistry, mathematics or computer information systems.
- Secondary Education-Physics Teaching: these students plan to teach physics at the high-school level.
Engineering Physics
The engineering physics major is offered through the College of Engineering and Technology. Faculty advisors from both physics and engineering advise students who major in engineering physics.
Physics Minor
The department also offers a Physics Minor. Students who wish to minor in physics must take three introductory physics courses and three elective courses.Faculty and Staff
Our department consists of eight full-time faculty members as well as one or two part time instructors who teach every semester. Our staff includes an electronics technician, a machinist who supervises our machine shop, and the department secretary.Classes
Our classes are taught by faculty members holding the Ph.D. Classes are small; introductory class enrollment is 36 students per section, and upper level classes are 10 or less. We are a student-friendly department. Our students receive individual attention from both faculty and staff.Contact
If you would like further information about the department or would like to arrange a visit to campus, please contact us.
Department of Physics
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625
Telephone: (309) 677-3010
FAX: (309) 677-2999