Physics Department
The Physics department in its curriculum endeavors to provide a unified presentation of all the major areas in physics to fulfill the needs and interests of a variety of students. This presentation is set in a liberal arts context such that in addition to the ideas, experiments, and theories, the philosophical and cultural implications of physics are considered.
The Department offers a comprehensive major designed to prepare students for graduate study in physics, engineering or related fields. The physics curriculum also provides for majors in teaching and interdisciplinary programs, as well as the physics component of pre-engineering and other preprofessional programs.
Contact Information
- Phone: 507-933-7308
- Hours: 8:00am – 4:45pm
- Location: Olin Hall of Science
Major & Minor Information
Department Links
Faculty & Staff
- Warren Bidwell - Electronics Technician
- Dennis Henry - website - Professor
- Linda Hewitt - Administrative Assistant
- Thomas Huber - website - Associate Professor
- Steven Mellema - website - Professor and chair
- James Miller - website - Adjunct Instructor
- Charles Niederriter - website - Professor
- Paul Saulnier - website - Professor
General Catalog
The Gustavus General Catalog is available online to allow you to check current information about Gustavus major, minors, and courses.
To view information pertaining directly to Physics, please go here.
Did you know?
Gustavus has had a Phi Beta Kappa chapter since 1983, joining a distinguished national company of only 270 other schools similarly recognized for excellence in the liberal arts.
Baseball Team Stays Alive In MIAC Tournament With 7-3 Win Over Hamline, Saturday's Game Moved Up To 11:00 AM
The Gustavus baseball team lost its first game in the MIAC Tournament to St. Thomas 11-3, but then rebounded with a 7-3 win over Hamline in the nightcap. The Gusties will now face St. Olaf on Saturday morning in the consolation final at 11:00 am. The game was originally scheduled for 1 pm, however with rain forecast for the afternoon, the starting time has been moved to 11 am in Dundas at Memorial Park.
