Physics

Physics is considered by many to be the most basic of the sciences. It impacts directly on the study of Biology and Chemistry, and can be a useful adjunct to the study of Mathematics, Computer Science and other professional areas. The Physics Department offers courses for Natural Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science majors and for students in many of the professional programs, such as Speech-Language Pathology, Medical Imaging, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. Physics courses also enrich the education of Humanities majors.

What makes Misericordia’s Physics program stand out from all the rest:

Misericordia does not have a Physics major or minor, however the Department provides students the introductory physics courses required by ten (10) other programs, plus astronomy and earth science for middle level education majors. All Physics Department courses support the Core Curriculum.

Job opportunities useful for a Physics interest include the following fields:

• Acoustic Consultant
• Geophysicist/Field Seismologist
• Metallurgist
• Nanotechnologist
• Higher Education Faculty
• Radiation Protection
• Research Scientist
• Secondary School Teacher
• CAD Technician
• Investment Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Meteorologist
• Nuclear Engineer
• Operational Researcher
• Patent Attorney
• Manufacturing
• Software Engineer
• Aerospace and Defense
• Oil and Gas Industry
• Science and Telecommunications
• Instrumentation
• Energy
• Elementary School Teacher

Curriculum for Physics are offered in 11 courses at Misericordia University:

• PHY 117 Physics Introduction I
• PHY 118 Physics Introduction II
• PHY 121 Energy in Our World
• PHY 135 Introduction to Physical Science
• PHY 141 Introduction to Astronomy
• PHY 142 Earth Science
• PHY 145 Observational Astronomy
• PHY 221 General Physics I
• PHY 222 General Physics II
• PHY 413 Physics Cooperative Education
• PHY 341 Modern Physics