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Physics & Physical Sciences Majoring in Physics or Physical Sciences at CSU Stanislaus prepares students for a greater diversity of professions requiring an understanding of the fundamentals of the physical sciences including courses in the following areas: astronomy, chemistry, environmental sciences, geology, marine sciences, meteorology and physics. What can you do with a Physics or Physical Sciences degree? Possible career paths/fields of work include astronomy, acoustics, optics and communications, mathematics, computer programming, engineering, nuclear technology, medicine, education, armed forces, oceanography, geology, power and energy, and space exploration. California State University Stanislaus CNS contact info About the College Rev. Sept. ‘12 Dean: Reza Kamali, Ph.D. Phone: (209) 667-3153 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.csustan.edu/CNS The College of Natural Sciences provides the region and state with outstanding medical, technical and scientific professionals in fields such as nursing, computer science, psychology and child development, as well as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Headquartered in the state-of-the-art Naraghi Hall of Science, the college provides graduates with the analytical and technical skills that are critical to their success as future scientists, practitioners and teachers.

Physics & Physical Sciencesproblems in a wide range of contexts of physics • Have an understanding of scientific method and how to apply it • To develop analytical and reasoning

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Page 1: Physics & Physical Sciencesproblems in a wide range of contexts of physics • Have an understanding of scientific method and how to apply it • To develop analytical and reasoning

Physics & Physical Sciences

Majoring in Physics or Physical Sciences at CSU Stanislaus prepares students for a greater diversity of professions requiring an understanding of the fundamentals of the physical sciences including courses in the following areas: astronomy, chemistry, environmental sciences, geology, marine sciences, meteorology and physics.

What can you do with a Physics or Physical Sciences degree? Possible career paths/fields of work include astronomy, acoustics, optics and communications, mathematics, computer programming, engineering, nuclear technology, medicine, education, armed forces, oceanography, geology, power and energy, and space exploration.

California State University Stanislaus

CNS contact info

About the College

Rev. Sept. ‘12

Dean: Reza Kamali, Ph.D.Phone: (209) 667-3153E-Mail: [email protected]: www.csustan.edu/CNS

The College of Natural Sciences provides the region and state with outstanding medical, technical and scientific professionals in fields such as nursing, computer science, psychology and child development, as well as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Headquartered in the state-of-the-art Naraghi Hall of Science, the college provides graduates with the analytical and technical skills that are critical to their success as future scientists, practitioners and teachers.

Page 2: Physics & Physical Sciencesproblems in a wide range of contexts of physics • Have an understanding of scientific method and how to apply it • To develop analytical and reasoning

Lu Rose Zhang (Chair), Ph.D., UC Davis (’92) Chris DeVries, Ph.D., Univ. of Mass. (’03)Marvin Johnson, Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois, (’77)Ian M. Littlewood, Ph.D., Oxford, (’77)Susan Mokhtari, Ph.D., Imperial College (’86)

• Bachelor of Arts, Physics• Bachelor of Science, Physics• Bachelor of Arts, Physical

Sciences, with concentrations offered in Applied Physics, Earth & Space Sciences, or Environmental Sciences

• Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Physics & Physical Sciences.

• Minor in Microelectronics, Physics, or Physical Sciences

Physics & Physical Sciences

• To acquire a basic understanding of the core areas in physics, including classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics

• To be able to solve physical problems in a wide range of contexts of physics

• Have an understanding of scientific method and how to apply it

• To develop analytical and reasoning skills

• Lab Technician, $41,000 • Microelectronic Technician,

$33,000 • Systems Engineering Technician,

$67,000

Source: Indeed.com 2011

Contact informationCSU Stanislaus Physics & Physical Sciences Naraghi Hall, Room 164One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382Phone (209) 667-3466 Fax (209) 667-3099http://physics.csustan.edu

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California State University Stanislaus

Interesting classes you might take

SpectroscopyClassical MechanicsElectricity and Magnetism Modern Physics and Quantum MechanicsAnalog and Digital ElectronicsQuantum Mechanics IThermal and Statistical PhysicsNuclear and Particle Physics

Course SpotlightPHYS 3320:

Electricity and Magnetism I Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric current, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, radiative reaction, electric and magnetic properties of materials, properties of wave guides.

Go online to http://physics.csustan.edu for more course descriptions.