Physics / Astronomy
Our courses are designed to give the student an understanding of how and why the physical world works and to apply that knowledge to solving technical real world problems.
We provide a variety of courses in physics for the science major and the non-science major that fully prepare students for transfer to the university or entrance to professional schools.
Physics is a basic physical science dealing with:
- Mechanics – force, energy, and motion
- Sound
- Heat
- Light
- Electricity
- Atomic structure
Astronomy is a branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.
Physics and Astronomy Students
- Complete a variety of investigations in mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, electronics, optics and modern physics.
- Have access to laboratories equipped with the latest technology.
- Complete a broad range of activities in planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy.
- Have access to a variety of telescopes for ample viewing.
Contact
Northeast Campus
Marles McCurdy, Professor of Physics and Astronomy
817-515-6559
marles.mccurdy@tccd.edu
Northwest Campus
Shannon Starnes, Instructor of Physics
817-515-7233
shannon.starnes@tccd.edu
South Campus
Charles Moore, Instructor of Physics
817-515-4887
charles.moore@tccd.edu
Southeast Campus
Gala Gurley, Co-chair of Math and Physics
817-515-3625
degaldra.gurley@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Jason Wooten, Chair of Science and Physical Education
817-515-1183
jason.wooten@tccd.edu
Updated March 6, 2012