Physics (Major/Minor)

Analyze the complex functions of the physical world—quantum mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, and thermodynamics—in Taylor University’s Physics major. 

In addition to in-depth Physics courses, students take advanced Mathematics classes. Hands-on labs and Physics research projects allow students to apply the principles and theories they study in the classroom. All aspects of the Physics curriculum come together to launch students into the future with prominent graduate schools, such as Johns Hopkins, MIT, and Stanford, or companies like CERN and RT Logic. 

You’ll also gain research experience to prepare for whatever the future may hold. Juniors perform an advanced lab—a semester-long research project or experiment. You’ll collaborate with faculty to determine the project’s focus, design, and execution. 

During January, seniors pursuing a degree in Physics participate in the senior capstone, another advanced research project. The project requires you to fully utilize your technical, analytical, and laboratory skills, as well as knowledge from coursework from previous years. 

Physics Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

  • BA in Physics
  • BS in Physics
  • Minor in Physics
  • Degree
  • Minor

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Build Skills In: 

  • Advanced mathematics 
  • Advanced physics 
  • Quantum mechanics 
  • Electricity and magnetism 
  • Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics 
  • Wave and physical optics 
  • Research projects 
  • Technical, analytics, and laboratory skills 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Physicist 
  • Data analyst 
  • Engineer 
  • Physics researcher 
  • Physics teacher 
  • Programmer 
  • Medical physicist 
  • Astronomer 
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Physics Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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  • Megan Hyun

    Class 2010

    Observing the physics professors at Taylor was really instrumental in learning what a good teacher looks like. I think that’s something special about Taylor because it’s a smaller school and a Christian school. I really felt like they cared about me as a person, and if I was struggling with something personally, I felt like I could bring it to them. That’s something that I try to take into my teaching as well.

Minor in Physics

Delve into the laws of nature with a minor in Physics. With physics, mathematics, and engineering courses, you will gain a deeper understanding of how things work. A minor in Physics could be extremely beneficial for majors in Mathematics or Chemistry. 

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Physics is part of the Physics & Engineering Department

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Danielle Nobles-Lookingbill
Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Engineering

765-998-4525
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Lara Horsley
Computer Science & Engineering, Systems, and Physics & Engineering Program Assistant

765-998-5162
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