<p>Hey I have just been wondering what is the physics undergrad major like in Tech? Both in terms of quality and difficulty...</p>
<p>I want to eventually become have a Ph.D in astrophysics so research is important to me, and so I want to know if I should go to Tech as compared to other programs which have accepted me such as Emory/Colgate/UVA/Villanova which also seem to have good physics/astronomy majors.</p>
<p>This might decide whether I go to Tech or not, I grew up as a Ramblin' Wreck fan and know its a great school, but I only know as far as engineering goes... not physics.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!!</p>
<p>We don’t have a degree program in astrophysics, specifically, but we do have a certificate (just requires 5 or 6 courses). We also have an observatory on the roof of the physics building (read about it here: [GT</a> Observatory lets students, public see stars - April 1, 2010 - Technique - The South’s Liveliest College Newspaper](<a href=“http://nique.net/focus/100700]GT”>http://nique.net/focus/100700))</p>
<p>I’m not a physics student, though, so I can’t be much help to your first question.</p>
<p>Astrophysics at GT is very new. From what I understand, we basically just imported a few faculty from elsewhere. However, from the colleges you listed, GT has the most diverse physics offerings.</p>
<p>You should get in contact with James Sowell in the physics dpt. for more specific questions.</p>
<p>Thanks Werdnanoslen… Will do, in case anyone who has taken Physics at Tech shows up I would be eternally grateful if they share their experience.</p>
<p>They just recently opened the Center for Relativistic Astrophysics at Georgia Tech, and is indeed started by faculty from other Universities, but extraordinary faculty in that. Check out this website if you have any more questions. [Georgia</a> Tech: Center for Relativistic Astrophysics](<a href=“http://www.cra.gatech.edu/]Georgia”>http://www.cra.gatech.edu/)</p>