Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in physics, a minor in physics, and a variety of courses for non-majors in physics, astronomy, and geology. Students interested in pursuing an engineering degree can begin their studies at IU South Bend in this department.

The department's faculty is made up of talented and dedicated teachers and scholars, who value the close interaction with students and colleagues found at IU South Bend. Physics majors and other interested students have the opportunity to carry out research projects of their own design or participate in the ongoing research of the department's faculty.

Course Schedules - Physics, Astronomy, and Geology

Spring 2009 (updated 11/23/08)
Summer 2009 (added 4/18/09)
Fall 2009 (updated 5/10/09)

More Physics Links

Physics -- APS online magazine
Physical Review FOCUS
-- Selections from Physical Review Letters explained for the physics community at large
A Century of Physics Timeline Website
-- developed by the American Physical Society

More sets of links...
Careers in Physics
Summer Research Positions

Here's a list of Einstein quotes-of-the-week posted on this page during 2005, the World Year of Physics

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