Physics and Astronomy B.A.
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core A - E) | 42 | |
| Area A2 -- Must take MATH 1112, MATH 1113, or MATH 1441 | ||
| Area DII -- Must take MATH 1441 if not taken in Area A2 above | ||
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major 2 | 18 | |
| Astronomy of the Solar System | ||
| Stellar and Galactic Astronomy | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Principles of Physics I | ||
| Principles of Physics II | ||
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Modern Physics I | ||
| Modern Physics II | ||
| Advanced Physics Lab I | ||
Select one of the following Teaching Internship Courses: | ||
| Teaching Internship in Astronomy | ||
| Teaching Internship in Physics | ||
Students must complete 12 credit hours of Advisor approved upper level Astronomy or Physics courses. | ||
Foreign Language (2002 Level) | ||
Completion through 2002-level Foreign Language 3 | ||
Minor | ||
Select 15 credit hours of Minor | ||
Electives 4 | ||
Select 15-24 credit hours of Electives | ||
Students interested in seeking Teacher Certification through the Masters of Arts in Teaching program should take introductory courses from the College of Education aimed to explore careers in teaching including: | ||
| PPB Practicum | ||
| Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education | ||
| Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts | ||
| Exploring Learning and Teaching | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | While Calculus I (MATH 1441) is 4 credit hours, only 3 credit hours will count toward fulfilling Area A2. The remaining credit hour will be applied toward Electives. |
| 2 | Students must complete Calculus I (MATH 1441) and Calculus II (MATH 2242) |
| 3 | May be satisfied by a secondary school background showing four (4) years or more of preparation in a single language |
| 4 | Students must complete at least 39 credit hours of upper division course work overall. |
Honors in Physics
To graduate with Honors in Physics, a student must: