TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHY STUDY PHYSICS?
The Excitement of Physics
Important Physics Advances That Have Changed Society
Careers in Physics
Physics is Interesting and Challenging
WHY STUDY PHYSICS AT MARYLAND?
Maryland's Ranking
Excellent Student-Faculty Ratio
Breadth of Research Opportunities Available to Undergraduates
Location
Good Value
WHAT IS MARYLAND'S UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS PROGRAM LIKE?
Description of the Undergraduate Program
The Professional Physics Track
The Education Physics Track
The Meteorology Physics Track
The Physical Sciences Program
Pursuing a Double Major
Physics for Non-Majors
Preparing to Enter the Program
Recommended High School Preparation
Transfer Students
GETTING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
Slawsky Physics Clinic
SPS
Office of Student Services
The Chairs Office
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Departmental Honors in Physics
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The Society of Physics Student (SPS)
University Honors Program
Gemstone Program
College Park Scholars
Financial Aid
Physics Department, University of Maryland,College Park, MD 20742-4111
Phone: 301.405.3401 Fax: 301.314.9525
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