The physics program provides a basic understanding of the various branches of physics, acquaints the student with the methods of precise measurement and mathematical analysis and provides a background of nontechnical subjects appropriate to the educated person in today's culture. Students who plan to pursue graduate work in fields allied to physics (e.g. biophysics) may pursue a program of reduced loads in physics. The same option applies to those students who intend to teach at the secondary level (see Science Education).