物理
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Program Type小
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学校学校 of Arts & 科学
Introducing students to the principles, 法律, and models used to effectively describe nature on various scales.
What You'll Learn
With the 物理 小, students will be able to exp和ir knowledge and experience of principles, 法律, and models used to describe nature, 事, and energy on various scales. Students will work in an environment that encourages them to search for the truth and find an integrative approach to faith and reason.
Our physics minor program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles that govern the natural world. Through a structured curriculum detailed on the university's program page, students delve into various areas of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. The program's coursework combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory experiences, enabling students to develop practical skills in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and drawing meaningful conclusions. Whether one's major lies within the realm of science, engineering, 数学, or other fields, this 物理 小 offers a valuable opportunity to enhance one's scientific literacy and problem-solving abilities, ultimately contributing to a well-rounded education that prepares students for a variety of career paths and academic pursuits.
- Gain Hands-on Experience
We’ll equip you for a career in the sciences by providing you with abundant opportunities to hone your technical and research skills, both in and outside of the classroom.
- Learn From World-class 教师
Our faculty are in the classroom with the students. You’ll benefit from individualized instruction and one-on-one faculty mentorship with our small class sizes and low student/faculty ratio.
- Discover Truth
As persons of faith, we strive to illuminate both the 如何 和 为什么, to integrate rigorous scientific inquiry with Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine wisdom. You’ll encounter reality as a well-ordered, meaningful whole infused with truth, 善, 和美丽.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured 教师
P.F. 凯利博士
Associate Professor of 物理, Fellow in Catholic Studies
My name is Patrick Kelly, "PK," and I am an Associate Professor of 物理 at Mary. I earned my BSc, with honors, at the University of Waterloo. I earned both my MSc and PhD at the University of Toronto. I did postdoctoral research stints in Toronto, Winnipeg, and at MIT after the first two. I have served on the faculty of North Dakota State University, Ave Maria College, and Ave Maria University. In 2017, I joined the University of Mary.
Heather Wernke, PhD
Assistant Professor of 物理
In fall 2021, I joined the University of Mary as an Assistant Professor of 物理. Prior to this, I worked as a graduate student at the University of Colorado, Boulder where I earned my PhD in Astrophysical and Planetary 科学. My undergraduate degree is in space physics and computational 数学ematics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. I grew up in Ohio and have loved astronomy for as long as I can remember.
