Physics Teaching, B.S.

Required Physics Courses: 17 Credit Hours

• PHYS 241 - Physics I Credit: 4 hours
• PHYS 242 - Physics II Credit: 4 hours
• PHYS 335 - Quantum Physics Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 340 - Classical Physics Credit: 4 hours
• PHYS 410 - Ethics in Science Credit: 1 hour
• PHYS 419 - Physics Capstone Credit: 1 hour

Physics Theory Courses: 6 Credit Hours

• PHYS 430 - Classical Mechanics Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 431 - Electromagnetism Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 435 - Quantum Mechanics Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 439 - Applications of Nuclear Physics Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 490 - Selected Topics in Physics Credit: 1 to 3 hours

Physics Experiment Courses: 4 Credit Hours

• PHYS 312 - Experimental Design and Analysis Credit: 1 hour
• PHYS 332 - Experimental Physics I Credit: 3 hours
• MATH 240 - Calculus II Credit: 4 hours
• MATH 241 - Calculus III Credit: 4 hours
• MATH 430 - Differential Equations Credit: 3 hours

Required Physical Science Courses: 12 Credit Hours

• CHEM 132 - General College Chemistry I Credit: 3 hours
• CHEM 111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit: 1 hour
• CHEM 232 - General College Chemistry II Credit: 3 hours
• CHEM 211 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credit: 1 hour
• PHYS 137 - Physical Science Credit: 3 hours
• PHYS 117 - Physical Science Laboratory Credit: 1 hour
• PHYS 140 - Astronomy Credit: 4 hours

Notes:

The physics teaching major is for students seeking certification to teach at the secondary level (grades 8-12) either through the traditional undergraduate program or the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). (Alternatively, students may choose to complete the Physics Major while seeking secondary certification.)

Undergraduate Professional Education 42 semester hours in professional education: See the catalog listing for the School of Education for professional education requirement