Required Courses (31 hours)

• PHYS 1020 - Energy and the Environment Credits: 3 hours
• PHYS 1030 - Sky and Solar System Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
• PHYS 1040 - Introduction to the Sky and Solar System Credits: 3 hours
• PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
• PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
• PHYS 2070 - University Physics II Credits: 4 hours
• PHYS 2080 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
• PHYS 2500 - Waves and Optics Credits: 3 hours
• PHYS 3090 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: 4 hours
• PHYS 3100 - Introductory Modern Physics Lab Credits: 1 hour
• PHYS 4220 - Teaching and Learning in Physics Credits: 4 hours
• SCI 4040 - Teaching of Secondary Science Credits: 3 hours

Required Cognates (23 hours)

• CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour
• CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
• CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour
• MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
• PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Refer to the College of Education and Human Development section of this catalog for additional curriculum requirements for this program. Students should meet with the undergraduate advisor to plan a course of study as soon as possible.

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Secondary Education Physics Major will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing:

• ES 3950 - School and Society Credits: 3 hours