Department of Physics and Astronomy

Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions in the fields of mechanics, acoustics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, condensed matter, and cosmology. A physics major is a good choice for students planning a career in scientific research, engineering, and teaching. Augustana's program prepares students who have these goals, within the context of a liberal arts foundation.

       Alumni • physics and engineering students • Augie Physics Blog • Physics Club
      Astronomy • CCD camera • Orion using the D70 • SEM
     Careers using physics • Teaching • Who's hiring physics BAs? • Ongoing research
    Courses offered: Fall 2010 • Winter 2010-2011 • Spring 2011

Why study physics?

LaserFest

ASTR 311 The Solar System
PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I
PHYS 201 Basic Physics I
PHYS 301 Intro to Modern Physics

PHYS 308 Electronic Circuits
PHYS 350 Advanced Lab I
PHYS 370 Engineering Design
PHYS 499-NF Nuclear Physics Studies

Faculty • staffing • webmaster
Physics lab assistants • lab experiments
Major and course descriptions in Physics and Astronomy
Pre-Engineering • Major in Engineering Physics

        American Institute of Physics • AIP-Stats
       APS • AAPT - Illinois section • national
      Hanson Science Hall - photos from Aug. 2, 2010
     John Deere Chapter of Sigma Xi
Physics links - Argonne, Fermilab, grad schools, ...
   Science at Augustana - science news
  Sigma Pi Sigma - photo
Space elevators • The 1905 Theories
Wolfram Alpha

Physics research

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