Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics: Materials Science] From West Virginia University

All faculty are expected to maintain active research programs, and through such activity, professors are able to effectively convey state-of-the-art knowledge that prepares students to fully participate in today?s working environments. Faculty members are conducting research sponsored by NASA, the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Advanced courses include mathematical physics, optics, atomic physics, theoretical mechanics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, solid state physics, electromagnetic theory, nuclear physics, plasma physics and many other topics. This variety allows flexibility in designing a plan of study.