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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 optional. 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 (GE4) 4 cr
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture (GE4) 4 cr
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab (GE4) 1 cr
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
MATH 161 - Calculus I (GE3) 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)

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