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The Physics & Astronomy Department
Jon Hakkila, Chair.
We offer the following programs: B.S. in astrophysics, B.S./B.A. in physics, B.A. in astronomy, and B.S./B.A. in physics with a meteorology concentration. Courses and undergraduate research opportunities are available for you in areas such as applied physics, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, biophysics, and computational physics. You can also do a physics cognate in the Discovery Informatics major. The College has a large undergraduate physics program (AIP July 2005 Enrollments and Degrees Report) with women comprising more than 35% of our graduates, compared to the national average of 22%.
Award Winning
 | We are the proud recipients of a Commendation for Excellence from the SC Commission on Higher Education. CofC holds more of these awards than any school in the state. |
Research Opportunities
There are student research opportunities within the department as well as academic year and summer research appointments elsewhere. Our annual Research Poster Session showcases research activities throughout the school.
Positions Available
We anticipate filling a Visiting Assistant Professorship in Astronomy for fall, 2008. For more information please see the announcement.
A Job, Graduate School or Medical School?
We prepare you for these or other options. We provide you with extensive academic preparation, help and advice on getting in to graduate or professional school or applying for jobs.
Updated: 5 May 08 - jlw
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Prospective Physics Students
Contact Dr. Jeff Wragg
Prospective Astronomy Students
Contact Dr. Robert Dukes
Prospective Pre-Med Students
Contact Dr. Linda Jones
Prospective Meteorology Students
Contact Dr. Lee Lindner
Department of Physics & Astronomy
101 Hollings Science Center
58 Coming St.
Charleston, SC 29424
phone:(843) 953-5593
Fax:(843) 953-4824
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