Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Physics] From Hope College

A minimum of 27 credits in physics courses numbered 121 and higher . In addition, 6 credits from courses numbered 340 or higher are required. Two semesters Seminar are required. In addition, ? an additional laboratory science course, designated for science majors, in chemistry, biology, or geology are required. Computer programming competence is expected by the beginning of the junior year. This requirement may be satisfied ?by demonstrating competence on a problem chosen by the department.

Opportunities for research participation are available to all students at all class levels during both the academic year and the summer. Students are presently engaged in:

• Nuclear physics experiments on the Hope accelerator
• Theoretical astrophysics investigations
• Material analysis with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy(AFM)
• Heavy ion physics experiments at national laboratories
• Surface analysis using alpha particle beams from the Hope accelerator