Students whose career goals lie in directions other than physics have often expressed interest in physics and a wish for greater exposure that what can be provided in the introductory physics sequence. The physics minor program allows students to gain additional exposure to physics topics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, or nanotechnology. (PHYSICS-MN)

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Astronomy and Astrophysics is the study of planets, stars, and galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including how these originate and how they evolve in time. The principal pursuits of the astronomer are to extend our understanding of the physical nature of the universe and to convey this understanding to students and the general public.

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The Department of Physics has designed the graduate program to give you a solid background in the fundamentals, an understanding of the major fields of current research, and an opportunity for in-depth investigations. Working with your faculty advisor, you can tailor your program to meet your own needs and interests, taking into account your particular goals and undergraduate preparation. (PhD)

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Using the tools of physics and related sciences, the program seeks to answer biological questions. For research at the cellular level there are facilities for scanning electron microscopy, microcalorimetry, and for making and using microelectrodes capable of electrical and chemical measurements within a single cell. (PhD)

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From high-temperature plasmas to studies at near absolute zero, the program is an exciting investigation into extreme science. We also have major facilities for mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and electron paramagnetic resonance. These centers of instrumentation make it easy for us to bring an entire array of techniques to bear on specific research problems. (PhD)

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