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    Physics: Home

    Welcome! In the Department of Physics at the University of Portland, you will find students and professors who are excited about physics.

    The Department of Physics offers a variety of programs intended to prepare students for graduate work or for immediate entrance into scientific careers. It also offers support courses for students of math, engineering and the other sciences. 

    We offer a variety of courses to liberal arts students in the fulfillment of their core curriculum science requirements. The Department of Physics offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees. We have made it easy to combine a major or minor in physics with a major or minor in math or engineering. 

    Please look around our web pages, and contact us with any questions.

    Osiel Bonfim, Ph.D.
    Chair, Department of Physics
    bonfim@up.edu

    Odenthal

    "UP really cares about its students.  My classes were intimate, four people in a class was large, and the professors were always available for help for class work or personal advice.  This has prepared me well for grad school and I will miss the personalized attention."

    Pat Odenthal, '09

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