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Physics Major for Teacher Certification (B.S.)

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This program is restricted to students seeking teacher certification in physics. A certification minor is required. The student may complete a minor in chemistry and a minor in mathematics by electing 10 additional credits Chemistry (courses must be numbered 111 or higher) and completing MATH 300, MATH 302, MATH 304, and MATH 471.

Foundation Courses (26 cr)

BIOL 111A - Principles of Experimental Biol: Biology 4 cr
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab 1 cr
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
MATH 161 - Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 162 - Calculus II 4 cr
MATH 261 (Calculus III) and MATH 262 (Differential Equations) are strongly recommended.

Four credits in astronomy, meteorology or geology

Major Required Courses (33 credits)

PHYS 211 - Analytical Physics I 4 cr
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab 1 cr
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II 4 cr
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab 1 cr
PHYS 301 - Theoretical Mechanics 4 cr
PHYS 302 - Electricity & Magnetism 3 cr
PHYS 309 - Introduction to Modern Physics 4 cr
PHYS 312 - Thermodynamics 3 cr
PHYS 320 - Junior Laboratory 2 cr
PHYS 332 - Modern Optics & Holography 3 cr
PHYS 400 - Senior Laboratory 2 cr

One course from:

Required Education Courses

38 credits secondary teaching professional development courses,
plus the following Science Methods Requirement:

TEMS 311 - Teaching Science in Mid/Sec Schools 4 cr