Welcome to the Physics Department

We are committed to:

  • providing high quality instruction to all our students,
  • working with K-12 teachers in Southern California to improve science education at the pre-college level,
  • engaging in research in physics and physics education.

Rocket Launch     burinstudents     turbulence

Department Updates:

  • Congratulations to our 2013 Applied Physics graduates!

         2013 grads

  • Applied Physics Major and 2012 San Diego Paramedic of the Year A.M. Jensen reports on her technology innovation in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Physics Lecturer Bob Gill and Professor Michael Burin report on iPads and teaching astronomy in The Physics Teacher.
  • Professor Gerardo Dominguez is one of 12 Emerging Scholars of 2013 by Diverse magazine!

 

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