PHYSICS (GRADES 7-12)
The mission of the secondary physics education program is to prepare professionals who understand that pedagogical choices grow from a deep understanding of the discipline of physics in relation to a consideration of the unique needs of learners being taught. That consideration honors the diverse nature of students in the classroom and grows from an understanding of the community being served.
Starting with this pedagogical content knowledge, candidates construct standards based plans that are grounded in a study of best practice as defined by research, models of excellence in the field, and creative contemplation. Such construction forms the foundation of a practice pushed forward by reflection, thoughtful revision, and dialogue with other professionals. Candidates understand that this practice grows throughout one's career.
Professional Education courses required for certification
Recommended for the freshman year, spring
- EDUC 160 Culture, Community & Diversity: Intro. to Critical Pedagogy (40 hour Stage 1&2 Field Experience/ fulfills M3)
Recommended for the sophomore year
- EDUC 130 Student Development & Instructional Design (40 hr. Stage 1&2 Field Exp)
- EDUC 100.2 Intro. to the Education of English Language Learners (spring)
- EDUC 244 Including Students with Disabilities (spring or during Junior year)
- EDUC 140.2 Computer Technology in the Classroom
Recommended for the junior year
- EDUC 260 Reflective Teaching (offered fall only; 40 hour Stage 3 Field Exp.)
Recommended for the senior year
- EDUC 364 Curriculum and Instruction in Science (offered fall only; 110 hour Stage 3 Field Experience)
- EDUC 375-7 Student Teaching
- EDUC 378 Seminar in Secondary Student Teaching
Physics Majors May Choose Between Two Tracks: Physics or Physics/Math
Physics/Math Track
Six physics courses
- PHYS 111 Introductory Physics I
- PHYS 112 Introductory Physics II
- PHYS 221 Linear Electronics (fall)
- PHYS 222 Modern Physics (spring)
- PHYS 331* Mechanics (alternate yrs)
- PHYS 333* Optics (alternate yrs)
* Other Physics courses may be substituted with instructor’s permission.
Mathematics (6 courses)
- MATH 170 Analytic Geom. & Calc. I (or substitute Math 106 /166)
- MATH 171 Analytic Geom. & Calc. II
- MATH 211 Analytic Geom. & Calc. III
- MATH 221 Differential Equations (spring)
- MATH 327 Advanced Calculus (fall) or
- PHYS 343 Intro.to M athematical Physics
- MATH ### Mathematics Elective
Chemistry (1 course)
- CHEM 113 General Chemistry
Physics Track
- PHYS 111 Introductory Physics I
- PHYS 112 Introductory Physics II
- PHYS 222 Modern Physics
- PHYS 331 Mechanics
- PHYS 341 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 345-6 Electric & Magnetic Fields
- Plus 3 additional courses in Physics
Mathematics (5 courses)
- MATH 170 Analytic Geom. & Calc. I (or substitute Math 106 /166)
- MATH 171 Analytic Geom. & Calc. II
- MATH 211 Analytic Geom. & Calc. III
- MATH 221 Differential Equations (spring)
- MATH 327* Advanced Calculus (fall)
- MATH 231 Mathematical Statistics I
*If PHYS 343 is taken, MATH 327 may be omitted.
Chemistry (1 course)
- CHEM 113 General Chemistry
