Physics
Physics is the most fundamental science
since, in its most basic form, it allows the
direct application of the scientific method
to the description and quantitative understanding
of elementary phenomena that are
accessible by direct observation.
The central role played by physics in the
exposition of modern scientific reasoning
makes physics essential to the understanding
of all science and engineering. Consequently,
the physics curriculum is designed
not only to teach the student the fundamental
concepts and laws of physics, but also
to develop practical and analytical tools for
problem-solving through use of the scientific
method. Topics in physics range from the
largest dimensions, as in astronomy and
cosmology, to the smallest, as in sub-atomic
and particle physics. Students of physics
progress from an empirical description of
the laws of physics to an understanding
of the fundamental forces of nature at the
frontiers of science. The ability to identify
problems, formulate solutions and communicate
these findings to others are all
highly marketable skills. Today, people with a
physics background are in demand in many
different careers from stock market analysis
to environmental monitoring. |
