Physics, B.S.
GPA Requirements To continue in this program a student is normally required to have a GPA of 2.5 in the following courses: CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I, MATH 105 - Calculus I, MATH 106 - Calculus II, PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat, PHSC 134 - General Physics I Laboratory, PHSC 233 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism, PHSC 237 - General Physics II Laboratory. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Physical Science degree program are required to take BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Christianity and the Natural Sciences, or another approved Integration Seminar topic (see advisor). Core Requirements (30 Credits) CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4. CHEM 106 General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4. MATH 105 Calculus I Credit(s): 4. MATH 106 Calculus II Credit(s): 4. PHSC 124 Data Analysis and Presentation Credit(s): 1. PHSC 132 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3. PHSC 134 General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1. PHSC 233 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism Credit(s): 3. PHSC 237 General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1. PHSC 234
Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Secondary Content Area Reading
LEDU 341
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 425 LEDU 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437
Single Subject Pedagogy Secondary Curriculum
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit(s): 1. Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I Credit(s): 6. LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Credit(s): 6. Elective Requirements (23 Credits) CHOOSE 23 credits of upper-division courses in Physics, Chemistry or Math. Depending on the student’s interests in science, the courses listed under Elective Requirements above are recommended electives. Although it does not count towards the major, students may elect to take PHSC 326 - Sciences CSET Preparation as a formal review and preparation for the CSET exams. Secondary Education Minor The School of Education offers a state-approved professional teacher preparation program which leads to a preliminary single subject teaching credential in the state of California. The Single Subject credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject named on the credential. In most cases individuals with this credential will be offered employment in middle schools and high schools. The teacher preparation program can be added as a minor to any major; however, candidates are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for a Secondary Education Minor: LEDU 301, 330, 341, 425, 433, 436, 437. Please refer to the Education section of the catalog or meet with a credential analyst in the School of Education for program requirements. Physics, B.S. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Physics, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles of physics (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative and conceptual technical problems related to physics (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1). 4. Obtain and use appropriate physics-related literature and resource materials (ULO 1). 5. Summarize the key issues in science and faith and recognize the harmony possible while studying God’s creation (ULO 1, 2, and 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the departmental specific requirements. General Education Requirements Physics majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. GPA Requirement To continue in the program a student is required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses: CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I, MATH 105 - Calculus I, MATH 106 - Calculus II, PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat, PHSC 134 - General Physics I
General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 1.
Capstone Seminar
PHSC 460
Elective Requirements (30 Credits) CHOOSE 30 credits (23 credits if choosing a Secondary Instruction concentration) of Chemistry, Physics, or Math courses; of which 23 credits must be upper-division. Depending on the student’s interests in science and career goals, the following are recommended electives: BIOS 103 Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3. CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3. CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3. CHEM 311 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 1. CHEM 312 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 1. CHEM 320 Basic Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 3. MATH 205 Calculus III Credit(s): 4. MATH 291 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3. MATH 335 Ordinary Differential Equations Credit(s): 3. PHSC 103 Geology Credit(s): 3. PHSC 110 Astronomy Credit(s): 3. PHSC 311 Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering Credit(s): 3. PHSC 313 Statics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I Credit(s): 5. Concentrations Secondary Instruction In addition to the Core Requirements listed above, students must complete the following requirements for a total of 71 credits. General Education Requirements The following course is required to fulfill the General Education requirement for Behavioral Science: PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3. Concentration-Specific Requirements (18 Credits) LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education Credit(s): 3.
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