Physics Department

Welcome to the Hamline University Physics Department Home Page. The Physics Department offers courses, research opportunities and help in understanding the fundamental laws that govern how the Universe works. Hamline has a long history of quality education in the upper Midwest and is situated in the center of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

We have added a new section to the web site: the SPS (Society of Physics Students). Here you can get a glimpse at student life at Hamline University.

Take a tour through our web site, and feel free to drop us an e-mail if you have any questions about our programs, faculty, students, or anything else. Here are course schedules for physics and pre-engineering majors: Physics / EE, MechE

AAPT Document for Graduate School Bound Physics Students

The American Association of Physics Teachers have released a pdf document of guidelines for students interested in going to graduate school in physics. You can see it here.

Hamline's Physics Department has developed a number of physics demonstrations to take on the road. These are suitable for elementary and junior high schools. CLICK HERE to find out more about the Piper Physics Patrol.

Here is Hamline University Department of Physics Mission Statement.