College of Science 589 • GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab Credits: (l) 4. Computational Physics option. This option is intended for students with a special interest in computational techniques applied to the physical world. Additional Physics Courses Required (15 credit hours) • PHYS 3300 - Advanced Computational Physics Credits: (3) • PHYS 3410 - Electronics for Scientists Credits: (4) • PHYS 4400 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: (2) select two of thefollowing: • PHYS 3180 - Thermal Physics Credits: (3) • PHYS 3540 - Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves Credits: (3) • PHYS 4610 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3) Additional Physics Courses Required (14 credit hours) • MATH 4610 - Numerical Analysis I Credits: (3) and • MATH 4620 - Numerical Analysis II Credits: (3) select two of the follow ing: • CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: (4) • CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (4) • CS 2450 - Software Engineering I Credits: (4) • CS 2650 - Computer Architecture/Organization Credits: (4) Physics Teaching (BS) • Program Prerequisite: Physics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). • Minor: Not Required. • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 is required in courses required for this major. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours are required for graduation; 45 hours are required within the major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. Forty upper-division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Physics Teaching majors are strongly encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6163 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Physics Teaching majors are also encouraged to meet with a Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education advisor (call 801-626-6269). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Physics and Applied Physics majors will satisfy general education requirements: PHYS 1040 PS, PHYS 2210 PS, and MATH 1210. Physics Teaching Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Physics Courses Required (25 credit hours) PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) and PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5) PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: (3) PHYS 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) PHYS 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) PHYS 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) PHYS 4990 - Seminar in Physics Credits: (l) Physics Electives (9 credit hours) Select nine credit hours in approved Physics classes (courses numbered 2300 and above, excluding other explicit course requirements). Support Courses Required (11 credit hours) • HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3) MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) and MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) Note: Students must also complete the Teacher Education Lie ens u re Pro g ra m. Physics, Applied (BS) • Program Prerequisite: Not required. • Minor: No minor is required. However, a math minor is automatically satisfied by taking one additional Math course (MATH 2270) beyond the Applied Physics major requirements. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog