Physics

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Program Description

The Physics program at Motlow College is designed to provide students with an introduction to the basic principles and laws of motion, energy, and structure with a close examination of technical measurements. Physics is a very specialized area of study and is a great start for students interested in pursuing careers as engineers, physicists, mathematicians or statisticians. Students will be introduced to some of the following principles:

laws of rotational motion and simple machines
technical measurements, forces, vectors, equilibrium, velocity and acceleration, work, energy, and power
electricity and magnetism
light and optics
study of temperature, heat transfer, heat gas laws and thermodynamic applications
study of electrostatics, direct current, alternating current, sound, light, and nuclear physics

Practical Experience

Students will have opportunities for involvement and interaction by participating in the following:

hands-on lab experiences
in-depth research
problem solving
illustrations of certain principles and laws

Career Opportunities

engineer
physicist
mathematician
statistician

Earnings Potential

Salary Data*	Median Annual Salary
Engineer I	$52,707
Physicist I	$53,727

*Data taken from www.salary.com for positions in the Nashville, TN area as of April, 2011. This salary data is offered for informational purposes only and Motlow State Community College nor its faculty or staff make promises or representations otherwise. Further education and/or certifications may be required to qualify for some positions.

Natural Science Department