2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Physics
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www.smu.edu/physics
Professor: David Son, Department Chair ad interim
Professors: Thomas Coan, Robert Kehoe, Pavel Nadolsky, Fred Olness, Ryszard Stroynowski
Associate Professor: Roberto Vega
Assistant Professors: Patrick Breysse, Allison McCarn Deiana, Matthew Klein, Joel Meyers
Senior Lecturers: Simon Dalley (Director of Undergraduate Studies), Randall Scalise
Lecturer: Durdana Balakishiyeva (Physics Adviser)
Research Professors: Datao Gong, Tiankuan Liu
Research Assistant Professors: Robert Calkins, Katharine Leney, Chonghan Liu
General Information
The Physics Department offers a program consisting of courses in classical and modern physics, and research studies in both experimental and theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. The advanced classes are small, so there are many opportunities for students to work closely with Physics Department faculty, particularly in the advanced laboratories where students become familiar with state-of-the-art equipment. Undergraduate physics majors are strongly encouraged to participate in research activities. A majority of majors go on to pursue advanced degrees upon graduation from SMU.
Departmental Distinction
A physics major achieving a B.S. degree may graduate with departmental distinction by successfully completing a special program of study in addition to the requirements stated below, while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.500. The special program consists of independent reading, research and senior thesis under the direction of a departmental faculty member. The student must apply to the department for this designation during his or her junior year. The student will enroll in PHYS 4390 or PHYS 4399 during the program, and a senior thesis is to be written and presented to the faculty.
ProgramsMajor(s)Minor(s)CoursesPhysics
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