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Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences.
o Discoveries made in physics have had a major impact on all of the other scientific fields.
Quantum mechanics has transformed chemistry, and is extending our understanding of biology.
Developments in solid-state physics, such as the invention of the transistor and the laser, have become the foundation of electronics and communications.
oA physics curriculum provides the knowledge of fundamental science needed for a deep understanding of these ideas.
oA physics degree opens up a rich diversity of options to the graduating student.
ooApproximately one-half of physics graduates go on to graduate school.
Those not going on to graduate school enter employment in physics or such related fields as electronics, computers, or engineering, or as teachers.
oReflecting the diversity of the major, there are two tracks open to physics undergraduates. The first option is the traditional one and is intended for those who are interested in experimental and theoretical physics as well as computational physics, and those who will be going on to graduate school. The second option emphasizes the application of computers to physics. A combination of skills in both physics and computer science is a valuable training for industrial employment.