The Most Ancient of Academic Subjects
Although physics encompasses a wide variety of phenomena, its fundamental branches are focused on classical mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
South Mountain Community College’s physics curriculum begins with the basics of general physics, including motion, energy and properties of matter, and expands into exploration of Newton’s laws, electricity and electromagnetism, and magnetic fields. Explore how the universe behaves and take a closer look at a field of study that has fascinated humanity since its origin.
Course Offerings
- To view a listing of the Math Science and Engineering classes, click here and select a category of interest to obtain additional information.
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Fast Facts
- Median annual earnings of physicists were $94,240 in May 2006.
- The middle 50 percent earned between $72,910 and $117,080.
- The lowest 10 percent earned less than $52,070.
- The highest 10 percent earned 143,570.
- Median annual earnings of astronomers were $95,740 in 2006.
- The middle 50 percent earned between $62,050 and $125,420.
- The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,590.
- The highest 10 percent earned more than $145,600.
(Source: US Dept of Labor)