College of Science 591 Support Courses Required (8 credit hours) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) and • MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) Physics Teaching Minor • Grade Require ments: A grade of C or better in all courses used toward the minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 25 credit hours in Physics and support courses. Prior department approval is required. Students who select the Physics Teaching minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). Course Requirements for Minor Physics Courses Required (11 credit hours) • 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) Elective Physics Courses (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours in approved Physics courses (numbered 2300 and above) Support Courses Required (11 credit hours) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) and • MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) • HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3) If a student is not obtaining a Teaching Major in Physical or Life Science, the following courses are also required: • PHYS 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) • PHYS 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) Physics Departmental Honors To earn Departmental Honors in Physics, a student must: • Maintain a dep artmental GPA o f 3.3, and an overall GPA of 3.3 • Fulfill all the requirements for a Physics major • Complete a research proj ect (at least 3 credit hours) with a faculty member, with a grade of A • Present the project at the Physics Department Seminar and the Weber State Undergraduate Research Symposium. • Volunteer at least 12 hours of community outreach in a Physics related context, such as the planetarium. This requirement also includes making an oral presentation about the work in the Honors Center. Students who have not completed their General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes. How to apply for Departmental Honors in Physics: Students must apply to be awarded departmental honors and be cleared by both the Physics Department and the Honors Program. 1. Complete the entrance application form for Departmental Honors with the departmental advisor and submit it to the Honors Program (2nd floor of the Stewart Library). 2. Meet the requirements listed above. 3. Complete the exit application with the departmental advisor. 4. Visit with Marilyn Diamond, the Honors advisor, to be cleared for graduation with Departmental Honors. (801-626-7336) mdiamond@weber.edu Students earning departmental honors will be recognized in the following ways: • "Department of Physics Honors" designation on the transcript. • "Department of Physics Honors" printed on the degree diploma. • Personalized letter signed by the President of Weber State University and the Honors Director. • Invitations to Honors educational and social events. • Invitation to Honors Nye-Cortez banquet at the end of the academic year. For more information, contact: Dr. Brad Carroll Dr. Judy Elsley Dept Chair Honors Director 801-626-7921 801-626-6186 Course Descriptions - ASTR Department of Physics ASTR 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with PHYS 1040. ASTR 2040 - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course in observational astronomy. Topics will include planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy, with a focus on modern observational techniques, including digital Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog