Physics - Manhattanville College

Physics from Manhattanville College is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. Physics is the study of the natural world, focusing on the fundamental nature of matter and energy, and interactions between the two. Physicists are engaged in understanding as much as they can about the workings of the universe, and the physics major at Manhattanville equips students to join this remarkable effort. However, training in physics develops skills in problem-solving, analysis, and applying knowledge that are essential to many disciplines and careers beyond scientific or industrial research, including engineering, medicine, business and finance, economics, and the law. A Manhattanville physics major is equipped for all of these careers and more, while acquiring the full benefits of a liberal arts education. The Physics Department offers a unique program that a student can realistically complete within three years. Students fulfill the major requirements by taking theoretical courses in advanced physics , a laboratory course, and a senior research symposium, in which students apply knowledge gained through coursework to understanding current research and unsolved problems. Majors are also strongly encouraged to broaden their experience through summer research internships off campus. A physics minor allows students with multiple interests to benefit from some training in physics as well. The minor can typically be completed in two years. The Department also offers a variety of general-interest courses designed for non-science majors, in which particular topics (e.g. astronomy, sound and music, history and philosophy of scientific discovery) are explored as a way of understanding fundamental physics principles. At least one such course is offered every semester. Students interested in science are encouraged to take College Physics I & II or University Physics I & II. College Physics is the non-calculus course designed to satisfy the requirements of pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine. University Physics, for which calculus is a co-requisite, covers similar material at a more advanced level and prepares the student for more advanced courses in physics and other natural sciences. For students in natural sciences, University Physics I & II are the recommended (although not always required) introductory physics courses. The Physics laboratory has recently been outfitted with modern, computer-based experimental stations, enabling automatic data collection and graphical analysis for a wide variety of experiments. Advanced physics students have access to sophisticated instrumentation for investigating topics in atomic, nuclear, and particle physics, optics, and nonlinear dynamics. View more details on Manhattanville College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.