CSUSM Physics Information

General Information

Physics is concerned with a study of the fundamental principles that govern the material world. It seeks to observe it, to measure it, and to describe it. The description covers its structure and its motion, past present and future. In physics, students begin with a study of the laws that govern the motion of particles. By the end of the lower division sequence, we will have covered all the essential concepts of classical physics and given students an introduction to topics in modern physics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.
The principles of physics form a foundation on which the other natural sciences build. The role of the physics program at CSUSM is thus to provide instructional support to the degree programs in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Our courses are also suitable for students preparing for a career in a branch Engineering or the Health Sciences.
The Physics Department at CSUSM is committed to innovation in instruction and the use of technology in teaching. Students will have many opportunities for hands-on activities that build their understanding of the physical world and their formal description of it.
Students intending to major in Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics should take the two semester sequence PHYS 201, 202. Those interested in pursuing a career in the Biological or Health Sciences should begin with the two semester sequence PHYS 205, 206.
A Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics will be offered at CSUSM starting in Fall 2007.

California State University, San Marcos

General Information

	Physics is concerned with a study of the fundamental principles that govern the material world. It seeks to observe it, to measure it, and to describe it. The description covers its structure and its motion, past present and future. In physics, students begin with a study of the laws that govern the motion of particles. By the end of the lower division sequence, we will have covered all the essential concepts of classical physics and given students an introduction to topics in modern physics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. The principles of physics form a foundation on which the other natural sciences build. The role of the physics program at CSUSM is thus to provide instructional support to the degree programs in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Our courses are also suitable for students preparing for a career in a branch Engineering or the Health Sciences. The Physics Department at CSUSM is committed to innovation in instruction and the use of technology in teaching. Students will have many opportunities for hands-on activities that build their understanding of the physical world and their formal description of it. Students intending to major in Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics should take the two semester sequence PHYS 201, 202. Those interested in pursuing a career in the Biological or Health Sciences should begin with the two semester sequence PHYS 205, 206. A Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics will be offered at CSUSM starting in Fall 2007.

	California State University, San Marcos