A special advantage which distinguishes the Illinois State University program from other public universities is the
small size of the Department's classes. None of the physics courses listed in the course list below has more than 50
students and most have 25 or fewer students, allowing ample opportunity for individualized attention. All courses are
taught by professors, not graduate students. We concentrate exclusively on undergraduates. Our 10:1 student faculty ratio
in the Physics Department ensures that majors have all the faculty attention they need.
Another advantage of our undergraduate-only department is our ability to involve students in hands-on research and
design experiences outside the classroom. From fundamental laser physics and space science, to applied nanotechnology
and nonlinear systems, to our solar car race team, we offer a wide spectrum of choices for our majors to get involved.
To download an updated Engineering Physics Major brochure, please
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