Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

Physics B.S. (Physics Education Concentration)

Information about the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy can be found on the department page.

Degree Requirements

 

Core Areas A-E

Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 

MATH 1113 Pre-calculus or a higher level MATH course is required in Area A for physics majors.

Total Credit Hours:42

 

Core Area F

Satisfactorily complete 18 hours from the following courses.  Some of these courses may be taken as part of Area A Math or Area D.  If any of these courses are not taken as part of Areas A, D, or F, they must be taken as electives. Any transfer student who has not completed these courses or their equivalents must take these courses at GC.

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

MATH 1261Calculus I

4

MATH 1262Calculus II

4

PHYS 2211Principles of Physics I

3

PHYS 2211LPrinciples of Physics Lab I

1

PHYS 2212Principles of Physics II

3

PHYS 2212LPrinciples of Physics Lab II

1

BIOL 1107Principles of Biology I

3

or

BIOL 1108Principles of Biology II

3

BIOL 1107LPrinciples of Biology I Lab

1

or

BIOL 1108LPrinciples of Biology II Lab

1

CHEM 1211KPrin of Chemistry I & Lab

4

CHEM 1212KPrin of Chemistry II & Lab

4

ASTR 1000Intro to the Universe

3

ASTR 1000LIntro to the Universe Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:18

 

Major Requirements

Satisfactorily complete the following courses:

MATH 2263Calculus III

4

MATH 3030Foundations of Mathematics

3

PHYS 2920Sophomore Seminar

0

PHYS 3005Mechanics

3

PHYS 3010Modern Physics

3

PHYS 3100Electricity & Magnetism

3

PHYS 3100LElectronics Lab

1

PHYS 3140Thermodynamics

3

PHYS 3920Physics Seminar I

0 - 1

PHYS 4600LAdvanced Physics Lab

3

PHYS 4920Physics Senior Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:24

 

Physics Education Concentration Requirements

EDUC 2110Invest Crit Cont Issues in Ed

3

EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Persp

3

EDUC 2130Exploring Learning & Teaching

3

EDIS 4425Seminar:Exp Teach/Math&Sci Maj

3

PHYS 4960Internship

1-15

MAED 3119Geom/Measure in Secondary Math

3

MAED 3121Number/Algebra Secondary Math

3

Total Credit Hours:22
PHYS 4960 Internship (4 credit hours only)

 

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must demonstrate competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). 
For students who must take the 1001 and/or 1002 foreign language courses, these courses will be applied to electives and will reduce the total number of elective credits available. 

Total Credit Hours:0-6

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:0-10

 

Capstone Experience

Capstone courses will be indicated in the catalog course descriptions. Other disciplinary courses may be considered with department approval.

One (1) hour is required for each of the following courses:

PHYS 2999Intro to Physics Research

0 - 4

PHYS 4999Research

0 - 4

Total Credit Hours:4

Additional Degree Requirements

Satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements listed in the academic policies section of this catalog.

Maintain an average of C or better in the courses used to fulfill Area F and major requirements.

Successful completion of senior exit interview.

Total Credit Hours: 120