BS in Physics in Astrophysics

Physics ranges from the study of the inconceivably tiny to the mind-bogglingly huge. It s a vast subject and if you have the patience to unlock its secrets, vastly rewarding. Studying physics will greatly enhance your reasoning skills and boost your abilities at problem solving. It also will offer a whole new perspective on the universe around you. The physics curriculum at Oglethorpe is rigorous and comprehensive: it includes coursework in mechanics, electronics, electricity and magnetism, thermal and statistical physics, optics, theoretical and experimental physics, and other special topics and electives.