Physical Sciences
45-Credit Composite Teaching Major
This is a 45-credit composite teaching major consisting of courses in chemistry, geology, and physics. A teaching minor in mathematics is recommended to accompany this teaching major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1120L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2750 | Carbon Compounds | 3 |
| GEOL 1101 & 1101L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1030 | General Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 & 2110L | Engineering Physics I and Laboratory Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2120 & 2120L | Engineering Physics II and Laboratory Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 2130 | Engineering Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 4110 | Advanced Physics Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Biology and Society and Biology and Society Lab | ||
| Organisms and Environments | ||
| Introduction to Planet Earth and Introduction to Planet Earth Lab | ||
| Climatology | ||
| Select additional electives in chemistry, geology, or physics to total 45 credits 1 | 2-3 | |
| In addition, the following special methods sequence is also required: | ||
| EDCI 4330 | Secondary Science Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 4430 | Secondary Science Methods Practicum | 1 |
| Total Hours | 43-45 | |