Physics
From Duke Wiki
| Chair | Dr. Daniel Gautheir |
|---|---|
| Director of Undergraduate Studies | Dr. Seog Oh |
| Degrees Available | Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Minor |
| # of Students | Around 10 |
| Location | Physics Builidng. |
| Major Requirements | Bachelor of Science: One year of introductory physics, Physics 143L, 176, 181, 182, 211, 212, 217S, one laboratory course, one course numbered above 100 except Physics 230, Mathematics 31, 32, 103, and either 107, 108 or 104, 131. Bachelor of Arts: One year of introductory physics, Physics 143L, 176, 181, 211, one laboratory course, one course numbered above 100 except Physics 230, Mathematics 31, 32, 103, and one course numbered above 100. |
| Minor Requirements | One year of introductory physics, Physics 143L, plus two courses numbered above 100. |
| Affiliated Student Groups | Society of Physics Students |
| Website | http://phy.duke.edu/ |
[edit] Physics
The Physics Major at Duke University provides a strong background in both classical and modern physics. While the introductory courses typically draw hundreds of students, most students at Duke University take physics courses as requiremnts for other majors, such as Mathematics, Engineering, or pre-med studies. The number of students actually pursuing a major in Physics is quite small, typically ranging from 8-12 graduates per year. Because of this, the Physics department boasts one of the best Student:Faculty ratios at Duke University, with 62 professors and lecturers. (over 5 faculty per major candidate). This makes it very easy for students to network within the department, develop lasting relationships with their professors, and it is comparatively very easy to find research opportunities within the department. The physics major is regarded as one of the more difficult at Duke, in terms of coursework. It requires the typical ten courses in the major, three of which must be at the 200-level (for a Bachelor of Science), and also five courses in mathematics as prerequisite courses (barring advanced placement). Nearly all Physics courses are housed within the Physics Building, at the end of Science Drive.
