Majors and Minors for Physics
Physics Major
For students planning on graduate study in physics or engineering or a physics‑related career in industry.
Required courses:
PHYS 221 General Physics I
PHYS 222 General Physics II
PHYS 305
ISAW
Visit "Interactive Science Activities on the Web" (ISAW) for interactive science simulations for physics and related disciplines. ISAW is authored by physics professor, Dr. Richard L. Bowman.
Physics Curriculum
Curriculum for Physics Majors: In Brief
The departmental curriculum for physics majors begins with a calculus-based general physics sequence followed by courses in the major fields of physics:
- Classical Mechanics
- Electricity
Physics Faculty
Associate Professor of Physics
Department Chair
Office: McKinney 233
Phone: 540-828-5767
Email: pspickler@bridgewater.edu
Personal Website
Assistant Professor of Physics
Office:
Careers and Graduate Schools for Physics
Pursuing a degree in physics at Bridgewater College leads to many opportunities and careers for physics majors. Below, you'll find examples of some of the graduate schools recent graduates are attending and physics careers
