Physics: Teacher Certification, B.S.

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This major is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

Consists of a minimum of 50 credits.

Mathematics

MATH 120 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 121 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 213 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 4 cr.
MATH 222 - Calculus III 4 cr.

Physics

PHYS 111 - Seminar: Introduction to Physics 1 cr.
PHYS 240 - University Physics I 5 cr.
PHYS 250 - University Physics II 5 cr.
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHYS 320 - Electricity and Magnetism 4 cr.
PHYS 335 - Advanced Mechanics 3 cr.
PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics 3 cr.
PHYS 315 - Computational Physics 4 cr. or
PHYS 370 - Electronics 4 cr.

Electives

Choose from the courses below to attain 49 credits:

ASTR 205 - The Solar System 4 cr. or
ASTR 206 - Stars and Stellar Systems 4 cr. or
ASTR 311 - Introduction to Astronomy 3 cr. or
physics courses numbered above 300 not including PHYS 390 or PHYS 490 to attain 50 credits

Note

Enrollment caps are in effect for those seeking teacher certification. Contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy early for entrance requirements and application procedures. Also see information about the Professional Education Program and the secondary education curriculum for teacher certification in the Education section of this catalog.

Communication in the Major

Capstone Experience

PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics 3 cr.