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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western Washington University offers a B.S. degree in physics
and a B.A.Ed. degree in physics/mathematics education. The physics B.S. is based
on a core curriculum that covers the five fundamental theories of
physics: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics.
Laboratory work forms an important part of many of the core courses, and more
sophisticated upper-division laboratories are offered in electronics, optics, holography,
modern physics, and material science. Students graduating with a
Bachelor of Science degree in physics are well prepared for graduate school in
physics, astronomy, optics, and several fields of engineering.
Physics majors are encouraged to work for the
department as laboratory teaching assistants and as co-workers in the
technical work of the department. Such employment provides valuable
experience as well as financial support. It also promotes close
association between faculty and students.
Department of Physics and Astronomy MS-9164
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9164
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Office: Communications Facility 385
Phone: (360) 650-3818
Fax: (360) 650-6505
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