Iowa State University Physics programs

Physics serves as the underpinning of many different disciplines including the other natural sciences and technological areas. Students at Iowa State University develops broad knowledge of physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. 

By completion of the programs, students will have:

• A broad knowledge of physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave motion and modern physics.
• Proficiency in laboratory methods.
• Proficiency in modern scientific computational methods.
• A sound foundation in the liberal arts including proficiency in communication skills.