Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics] From Hope College

The department offers several majors designed to meet a variety of students' needs. Students with a possible interest in engineering should also see that section.

A minimum of 36 credits in physics . In addition, three courses selected from PHYS 342, 361, 362, 372 are required. ?In addition, 24 credits of courses in mathematics, computer science and science are required ?and a laboratory science course, designated for science majors in chemistry, biology, or geology.

Computer programming competence is expected by the beginning of the junior year. This requirement may be satisfied ?by demonstrating competence on a problem chosen by the department.?

Opportunities for research participation are available to all students at all class levels during both the academic year and the summer. Students are presently engaged in:

• Nuclear physics experiments on the Hope accelerator
• Theoretical astrophysics investigations
• Material analysis with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM)
• Heavy ion physics experiments at national laboratories
• Surface analysis using alpha particle beams from the Hope accelerator