Department of Physics and Astronomy

Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions in the fields of mechanics, acoustics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, condensed matter, and cosmology. A physics major is a good choice for students planning a career in scientific research, engineering, and teaching. Augustana's program prepares students who have these goals, within the context of a liberal arts foundation.

       Alumni • physics and engineering students • Augie Physics Blog • Physics Club
      Astronomy • CCD camera • Orion using the D70 • SEM
     Careers using physics • Teaching • Who's hiring physics BAs? • Ongoing research
    Courses offered: Fall 2012 • Winter 2012-2013 • Spring 2013

Why study physics?

CERN researcher Derek Strom
The Higg's boson discovery

Physics and Astronomy Courses - Spring 2013
ASTR 315 Stars, Nebulae and Galaxies PHYS 103 Principles of Physics III PHYS 203 Basic Physics III PHYS 170 Introduction to Engineering	PHYS 220 Intro to Sci. Research and Eng. PHYS 352 Advanced Lab III PHYS 360 Optics PHYS 390 Advanced Topics in Physics

Faculty • staffing • webmaster
Physics lab assistants and instructors
Major and course descriptions in Physics and Astronomy
Pre-Engineering • Major in Engineering Physics