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Rockwell Hall of Science
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.
Special Link: Meeting for SPS
Zone 7 and Western Pennsylvania section of AAPT
Where: Grove City College campus; When: April 20-21st, 2007
Contact
the Physics Department: email Dr. Brower
Go to the
Downloads page to get a copy of the 4-year
student plans and course overviews for each each of the three
physics-related majors we offer!
Dr. Shane C. Brower (dept. chair)
Dr. Mark
C. Fair,
Dr. Glenn
A. Marsch,
Dr. Doris
J. Wagner,
Dr.
Kevin Mackay
and Dr.
Jeffrey P. Wolinski
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