God has
endowed humanity with reason and with the ability to observe.
The discipline of physics uses these talents that we might
understand the universe and recognize its elegant beauty.
Centuries of physics research have revolutionized mankind’s
understanding of the universe and should deepen our appreciation
of the God who created it. Physics research has yielded a
rich technological harvest, providing much of the conceptual
framework and instrumentation buttressing the technical
disciplines, but physicists often make significant contributions
in other professions, including medicine, business, and
philosophy.
The physics curriculum at Grove City College is designed to
provide a rigorous preparation in the principles of physics within a Christian
context, thoroughly equipping students for their future careers or graduate
studies. Three separate concentrations are available within the physics major:
Applied Physics (typically chosen by those wishing to pursue a graduate degree
in physics), Applied Physics/Computer (chosen by students interested in computer
software and/or hardware design), and Physics/General Science/Secondary
Education (chosen by students wishing to teach physics at the secondary school
level.) We are currently pursuing the addition of a Biotech concentration
and we are exploring the possibility of an Astrophysics concentration as well.
Students can pursue two of these concentrations simultaneously for a dual major.
Furthermore, by supplementing their major courses with work from other
departments, students are qualified to pursue graduate degrees in other fields,
including mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering, medicine, law,
or business.
The department currently houses active
research programs in the areas of Optics, Nanotechnology,
Biophysics, and Physics Education Research. Students are
encouraged to undertake independent research projects supervised
by department faculty, and to apply for off-site summer
internship opportunities. A minor in physics is also
available.
Contact the Physics Department:
email Dr. Brower
Physics Faculty
Dr. Shane C. Brower (dept. chair)
Dr. Mark C. Fair
Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez
Dr. Glenn A. Marsch
Dr. DJ Wagner
Dr. Jeffrey P. Wolinski
