Physics Department

Physics Department

Physics/Mathematics/CS Office Manager: Peggy Cauchy
Olds/Upton 203
(269)-337-7100

Physics provides the most fundamental understanding of the natural world and of technological achievements. The physics program at Kalamazoo College is designed to integrate physics into the liberal arts curriculum, as well as to provide the necessary skills to pursue graduate study in physics and applied science, to enter engineering programs either through the 3/2 program or graduate study, to become a high school physics teacher, or to enter into other activities which require technical and mathematical skills. In addition to course work the program provides opportunities for research projects on and off campus, and encourages participation in the Kalamazoo College study abroad program.

Faculty

    Tom Askew, Chair, Professor of Physics and Director of the 3/2 Engineering Program
    Péter Érdi, Henry R. Luce Professor of Complex Systems Studies
    Loretta Johnson, Assistant Professor of Physics
    Michael Tanoff , Assistant Professor of Physics
    Jan Tobochnik, Dow Distinguished Professor of Natural Science and Editor of the American Journal of Physics, Interim Provost 2007-2008

Staff

Emeriti Faculty


The Center for Complex Systems Studies


The Physics Program

Introductory Physics skills test
Before enrolling in Physics 150 take this online test to check your mathematical skills.

Physics Related Sites

(This document was last modified on 8/6/07.)