Physics Teaching, B.S.

Required Physics Core Courses: 17 Credit Hours

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

Required Physics Theory Courses: Choose 6 Credit Hours

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

Required Physics Experiment Courses: 4 Credit Hours

• PHYS 312 - Experimental Design and Analysis Credits: 1 hour
• PHYS 332 - Experimental Physics I Credits: 3 hours
• PHYS 432 - Experimental Physics II Credits: 3 hours

Required Mathematics Courses: 15 Credit Hours

• MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 240 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 241 - Calculus III Credits: 4 hours
• MATH 430 - Differential Equations Credits: 3 hours

Required Physical Science Courses: 12 Credit Hours

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