物理系 使命宣言

这个部门 of Physics has a threefold mission within the context of a liberal education in the arts and sciences: the preparation of majors in 物理 both for graduate school and for careers in 物理 and related fields; the education of majors in other sciences for whom 物理 provides a strong foundation; and the exposure of all students to the basic principles, applications, and methods of discovery in 物理.   

这个部门 aims to provide majors with a sound curricular foundation, covering an array of topics deemed important by graduate schools and employers for the contemporary education of a physicist, so that they will develop a strong working knowledge of 物理.  The goals are for majors to become familiar with fundamental principles; hone mathematical and computational problem-solving skills; acquire the ability to understand and convey (both orally and in writing) ideas presented in scientific publications; develop laboratory skills; and gain exposure to the ways in which knowledge in 物理 积累.  这个部门 provides opportunities for student/faculty collaborative research during which majors use and build upon their knowledge and understanding of 物理, while establishing a sense of current, real-world applications.  通过 these experiences, students gain exposure to research methods, including formulating questions, investigating answers with experimental, analytical, and/or computational tools, and presenting results. Faculty advise/mentor students and encourage them to identify, prepare for, and pursue 物理-related post-graduation goals.  

这个部门 seeks to provide students majoring in mathematics and sciences other than 物理 with an understanding of basic principles of 物理 that contribute to the foundations of their own disciplines or that introduce important areas of disciplinary 重叠.  The aim is for these students to develop a conceptual understanding of basic physical phenomena and learn quantitative tools for solving problems related to 物理, while gaining an appreciation for how both of these are applicable to their major 研究领域. 

Students who are not majoring in 物理 or a related discipline are introduced to the methods and content of physical science, and gain direct experience with scientific tools, analytical and critical thinking, and data collection and reduction.   

For all students, the Department aims to provide an environment that promotes learning and collaboration while maintaining high standards for student achievement.  这个部门 seeks to provide all students with a foundation that can sustain a lifelong interest in science and allow them to make informed, responsible choices as citizens of an increasingly science- and technology-driven society.