Subject Details

Physics courses at Inver Hills cover descriptions of physics and astronomy as well as algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Topics you will explore in your physics coursework include our solar system, galaxies, cosmology, motion, heat, sound, gravity, electricity, magnetism, light, mechanics, fluids, and much more.

You can study this subject area as part of course requirements for an award - degree, diploma or certificate - in another discipline. If you want to eventually earn a Bachelor’s degree in this subject, talk to a counselor or advisor early on and create a transfer plan.

Physics at Inver Hills

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Physics Student Skill Set

Think critically using logic and reasoning to identify complex issues
Solve problems using mathematics and scientific methods
Effectively convey information orally and in writing
Actively listen, comprehend, and employ powerful learning strategies
Apply sound judgment and decision-making skills
Manage your time
Analyze, monitor, and evaluate systems and operations

Career Links

NASA: Careers at NASA
PhysOrg
Institute of Physics (IOP): Careers with physics
Institute of Physics (IOP): Where physics could take you: Career paths
American Physical Society: Job Prospects for Physicists
American Institute of Physics (AIP): Career Resources

Physics at Inver Hills Adds Up

What you’ll accomplish as a student in our Physics program:

Work directly with accomplished, student-centric physics faculty
Benefit from small class sizes and collaborating with likeminded classmates
Apply sound judgment and decision-making skills
Solve problems using mathematics and the scientific method
Think critically using logic and reasoning to identify complex issues
Acquire the comprehensive, versatile, in-demand skillset you’ll need to thrive in any workplace or profession
Save money and continue your academic and professional careers with less student debt

According to U.S. News & World Report, national student loan debt topped $1.7 trillion in the second quarter of 2021, or roughly $740 billion more than U.S. total credit card debt.

In Minnesota, 900,000 student loan borrowers owe an average $31,250 in federal and private student debt. That debt translates into an average monthly payment topping $250.

Tuition and fees for one year at Inver Hills costs a little less than $5,500. Compare that to $15,000 to $20,000 at a for-profit college, or $40,000 to $50,000+ at a private college or university. You can complete your first two years at Inver Hills getting a topflight, hands-on education from knowledgeable, caring and experienced faculty and then transfer to a four-year school as a junior all while saving thousands of dollars.

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