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Major or Teaching Major Requirements

  1. Thirty-six credits, including PHY 121, 122, 220, 221, 312, 321, 323, 421; and either 333, 380, 499, 500 or Astronomy 225 or Electronics and Computer Engineering 261.
  2. Twenty cognate credits, including Mathematics 121, 122, 210, 211 and Computer Science 120.

Minor or Teaching Minor Requirements

Twenty-four credits, including Physics 121, 122, 220, 221 and eight credits from Physics, Astronomy and Electronics and Computer Engineering courses numbered 200 or above. Twenty cognate credits, including Mathematics 121, 122, 210, 211 and Computer Science 120.

Four credits from PHY, with the exception of practicum or independent study courses, count towards the Distributive Requirements in the Natural Sciences — Physical Sciences.

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

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Graduate Profile

Amanda Gambino Kilpatrick
Graduation: 1998
Major: Physics

Amanda Gambino Kilpatrick may not use her physics major every day, but her Alma education gave her an opportunity to pursue a career as a software developer.

“I still am fascinated by physics, and I do use much of the critical thinking and problem-solving strategies that I gained in my studies at Alma,” the 1998 graduate says. “My Alma education helped me to have the discipline and drive to be able to work from home.”

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