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Physics at Wheaton
 By its fundamental nature, physics is a vital part of every
science student's education. The purpose of the major is to
provide students with the concepts of classical and contemporary
physics, and to develop both theoretical and experimental skills.
Our objective is to give students a fuller awareness of the structure
and principles characteristic of the created universe. In addition, we
introduce students to the technical aspects of physics and the technical
culture in this highly specialized natural science.
The physics program offers courses for general education
students who are required to take eight credit hours of natural science
where some of the hours are provided in physical sciences like physics
and some hours are provided in the life sciences. General education students
may take courses for credit in courses in Planetary Astronomy, Stellar
Astronomy, Physics of Music, Origins of Modern Science, Ideas of Modern
Science, Ideas in Quantum Mechanics, Meteorology and Theories of Origins.
Majors in physics and/or engineering (3/2) are offered in
the Department of Physics. Our faculty is committed to training students
who will become respected members of the larger scientific community.
Majors in engineering and physics are entering industry, teaching, and
graduate schools and developing excellent careers in their respective
disciplines.
Although there is a variety of course offerings, the basic curriculum
provides preparation for a number of science-related careers in addition
to teaching and research. The low faculty to student ratio, especially
for upper level courses, leads to significant individual interaction
in the classroom and laboratory.
The faculty's current research interests include the interpretation
and teaching of quantum mechanics, space physics research and cosmology,
the strange behavior of slinkies and other classical physics phenomena,
and the interaction of science, Christianity, and culture.
For more detailed information please see the college
course catalog.
Contact Information:
Physics Department
Stewart DeSoto, Ph.D., Chair
Armerding Hall
501 College Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-752-5007
E-mail: physics@wheaton.edu
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