Bachelor of Science in Physics - Instrumentation Physics

Instrumentation physics, an option within the physics major, is directed toward preparing a bachelor's degree holder for working in government and industrial laboratories, where the ability to use and modify complex electronic and mechanical equipment is high valued. A physicist's perspective on making measurements and interpreting experimental data provides an important counterpoint to those of engineers focused on construction and of mathematicians focused on analysis. This program emphasizes laboratory experiences and student study in as many different labs as possible both in physics and electrical engineering. Physics is the most basic natural science and considers physical systems ranging in size from nuclei, to atoms, to the cosmos. It is an extremely broad field, with many sub-fields. Understanding the forces and laws that underpin the interactions of matter and energy form a major part of the discipline. Applying this understanding to other sciences and technology offers numerous opportunities for the well-trained physicist.