Required Coursework: Physics Concentration
The Following Breadth Courses are Required:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Astronomy 100 |
Astronomy |
3 |
Biology 211A |
Biological Science I |
5 |
Biology 211B |
Biological Science II |
5 |
Chemistry 111A |
General Chemistry |
5 |
Chemistry 111B |
General Chemistry |
5 |
Geology 102 |
General Geology |
3 |
Geology 104 |
Geology Laboratory |
1 |
Geology 160 |
Intro to Oceanography |
3 |
Math 122 |
Calculus I |
4 |
Math 123 |
Calculus II |
4 |
Math 224 |
Calculus III |
4 |
Physics 151 |
Mechanics & Heat |
4 |
Physics 152 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
4 |
SCED 404 |
Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers |
3 (Spring only) |
ScEd 403 |
Seminar Integrated Sci |
3 (Fall only) |
TOTAL REQUIRED COURSES: 55 Units
The Following Physics Specialization Courses are Required:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Physics 154-55 |
Modern Physics and Light |
4 |
Physics 310 |
Mechanics I |
3 |
Physics 340A |
Electricity & Magnetism |
3 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Physics 330 |
Exper Optics Spectroscopy |
3 |
Physics 475 & 476 |
Modern Optics & Lab |
4 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Physics 370 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
Physics 422 |
Thermal Physics |
3 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Physics 380 |
Fundamentals / Electronics |
4 |
Physics 496 |
Special Problems Physics |
3 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Math 364A |
Ordinary Differ Equations |
3 |
Math 370A |
Applied Mathematics |
3 |
TOTAL: 21-24 Units
In Addition, The Following Breadth Course Is Strongly Recommended
For Secondary School Teachers of Physics:
Course |
Title |
Units |
Geology 240 |
Historical Geology |
4 |
Professional Education Courses
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted after August 31, 2003):
PREREQUISITES: EDSS 300C Introduction to
Teaching (in specific subject area). Application to the program is made as part
of this course.
CO-REQUISITES: Can be taken prior to, concurrent
with, or after EDSS 300. Must be completed prior to student teaching.
Course |
Title |
H SC 411B |
Health Science for Secondary Teachers |
EdP 350 |
Education of Exceptional Individuals |
EdP 301 or 302 or 305 |
Child/Adolescent Development/Educational Psychology |
Level I Technology –Science candidates are not required to take this
course/exam, since the technology standards are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and
EDSS472.
CORE REQUIREMENTS: Students must be admitted
to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses. Must be completed
prior to student teaching.
Course |
Title |
EDSE 435 |
U. S. Secondary Schools: Intercultural Education |
EDSE 436 |
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Management |
EDSE 457 |
Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools |
EDSS 450C |
Curriculum and Methods in Teaching (in specific subject area) |
SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE: (Advancement
to student teaching required.)
Course |
Title |
EDSS 472 A, B, C |
Student Teaching |
EDSS 473 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
| - OR - |
|
EDSS 572 A, B, C |
Intern Student |
EDSS 473 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject
Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference.
Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree
requirements, often different from credential requirements. Check with the Science
Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete
information. 4/03
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