Required Coursework: Physics Concentration
The Following Breadth Courses are Required:
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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:
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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:
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Course
|
Title
|
Units
|
|---|---|---|
|
Physics 330
|
Exper Optics Spectroscopy | 3 |
|
Physics 475 & 476
|
Modern Optics & Lab | 4 |
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
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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:
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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
