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Category: Physics

Librarian Contact: Bolek, Ann

Overview: The Physics Department of the University of Akron consists of 10 full-time faculty members. We offer programs leading to the BS and MS degree in physics. Also, in collaboration with the department of chemistry, we offer an interdisciplinary option leading to a PhD in Chemical physics. In addition to the traditional BS degree, which strongly prepares students for graduate work in physics or related fields, we also offer concentrations in chemical physics and polymer physics. Subject Policy:

Scope and Purpose:

The library collection in support of the teaching program and research of the physics department needs to include materials in basic physics theory and applications. Since physics is the basis for much scientific and technical investigation, the library support must be complete and far-ranging. This should include, at the initial study level, classical and modern physics concepts, emphasizing atomic physics, quantum physics, mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and optics. To support the particular interests of the department, materials collected at the advanced study level should include applied physics and engineering physics, polymer physics, chemical physics, geophysics, biophysics, and astrophysics.

Curriculum:

The department offers the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with specialization in biophysics, polymer physics, chemical physics or astrophysics. Graduate work leading to a master of science degree in physics is available, as well.

Language:

Since physics is a basic science, worldwide research is of interest and is collected in any Language.

Geographical Coverage:

Physics is not geographically limited.

Period Coverage:

Since physics references are often to original theory, concept, and application, the collection needs retrospective coverage of the last century. At the same time, a strong journal collection is required to maintain currency.

Publication Types:

Physics information appears primarily in monographs and journals.

Formats:

Recently a small amount of non-print materials have become available as 16mm films, filmstrips, videocassettes and computer software, which is about five per cent of the collection. The remainder is print.

Remote Sources:

None are useful to this area of Curriculum.

Exclusions:

This collection excludes popular works intended for lay users.