Physics
Major Information
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Physics and Astronomy, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics are offered at Georgia Southern. Both degree programs in physics include lecture and laboratory classes designed to establish a fundamental understanding of the major areas of physics. These include optics, analog electronics, laser technology, classical mechanics, physical astronomy, modern physics, quantum mechanics, classical electromagnetic theory, thermodynamics, acoustics and other courses.
General Information
Degree(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Physics (B.A.)
- Master of Science in Applied Physical Science (MS-APS)
- Minor in Physics
Sample Occupations
- Aerospace Engineer
- Astrophysicist
- Atmospheric and Space Scientist
- Airline Dispatcher
- Airplane Pilot
- Architect
- Architectural Drafter
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biophysicist
- Computer Programmer
- Engineering Technician (Electrical, Civil)
- Environmental Scientist
- Experimental Physicist
- Fire Prevention and Protection Engineer
- Forensic Science Technician
- Geophysical Data Technician
- Geoscientist
- Hydrologist
- Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
- Information Scientist
- Laboratory Technician
- Laser Technician
- Machinist
- Manufacturer’s Rep
- Mechanical Engineer
- Medical lab Technician
- Medical Physicist
- Metallurgist
- Meteorologist
- Mining and Geological Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Nuclear Physicist
- Petroleum Engineer
- Pharmacologist
- Photogrammetrist
- Physical Scientist
- Physicist
- Product Safety Engineer
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiologist
- Science Seismologist
- Stress Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Theoretical Physicist
- Writer, Technical
Sample Work Settings
- Astronaut Corps
- Chemical Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Electronic Firms
- Engineering Firms
- Federal Agencies: Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Commerce,
- Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Energy, Dept. of Interior
- Federal Government (Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force)
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Museums
- National Aeronautics & Space Administration
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Non-Profit Research Groups
- Oil Fields
- Patent Law Firms
- Power Plants
- Research and Development Firms
Sample Employers
- Boeing
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Chesapeake Energy
- Cornell University
- Corrosion Probe, Inc.
- Delta Airlines
- Georgia-Pacific, LLC
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Gulfstream Aerospace
- IBM
- Mitsubishi Power Systems
- Riverside Research
- Schlumberger
- Southern Nuclear
- US Army
- US Navy
Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations
- View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Academic Catalog:
Georgia Southern Academic Catalog
- Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:
- Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:
Internet Resources
To explore values, interests, and skills:
FOCUS 2
bit.ly/focuscareer
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $18
To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:
National Compensation Survey
Salary.Com
Professional Organizations
American Association of Physics Teachers
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Biophysical Society
Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics
Georgia Southern Student Organizations
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Sigma Pi Sigma (National Physics Honor Society)
Society of Physics Students
Tips
- Get involved with faculty-supported undergraduate research
- Attempt to present at the university-level and professional-level conference
- Complete an internship or summer research opportunity
- Research graduate school programs and prepare for them early
- Join societies or clubs relevant to field of interest
Last updated: 6/28/2013