Requirements

for BA in Physics BS in Physics BS in Physics with a Professional Emphasis BS in Physics with an Applied Emphasis BS in Math and Physics Double Major BS in Physics Teaching BS in Composite Teaching - Physical Science Minor in Physics Teaching Minor in Physics Common Requirements for the BA and all BS Degrees in Physics (68 credits)

A. General Education (27 credits)

Competency Requirements (6 credits)

Communications Literacy (6 credits)

English 1010: Introduction to Writing (3 credits)

a minimum AP English Test score of 3

a minimum ACT English Test score of 29

a minimum CLEP English score of 6

and

English 2010: Intermediate Writing (3 credits)

and

Two courses designated as Communications Intensive

Computer and Information Literacy

Competency exam

Quantitative Literacy

Automatically fulfilled by courses in the Physics major

Breadth Requirements (15 credits)

One course from each of the five following categories.
At least two of these courses must be chosen from USU 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, and 1340.
An approved course in the corresponding category or an appropriate AP exam score may be substituted for USU 13xx in each case.

American Institutions (3 credits)

USU 1300: U.S. Institutions (3 credits)

Life Sciences (3 credits)

USU 1310: Integrated Science (3 credits)

Humanities (3 credits)

USU 1320: Civilization: Humanities (3 credits)

Creative Arts (3 credits)

USU 1330: Civilization: Creative Arts (3 credits)

Social Sciences (3 credits)

USU 1340: Social Systems & Issues (3 credits)

Depth Requirement (6 credits)

Two approved courses at the 3000 level or above, one each from Humanities and Creative Arts and from Social Sciences.

B. Common Core Courses (41 credits)

College of Science Requirements (16 credits)

Mathematics (8 credits)

Mathematics 1210: Calculus I (4 credits)
Mathematics 1220: Calculus II (4 credits)

Science (8 credits) -- Select one of the following sequences

Biology 1210: Biology I (4 credits)
Biology 1220: Biology II (4 credits)

Chemistry 1210: Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
Chemistry 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)

Geology 1150: Dynamic Earth (4 credits)
Geology 3200: The Earth through Time (4 credits)

Physics (22 credits)

Physics 2210: General Physics-Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
Physics 2220: General Physics-Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

(preferred) or

Physics 2110: Physics of Living Systems I (4 credits)
Physics 2120: Physics of Living Systems II (4 credits)

and

Physics 2710: Introductory Modern Physics (4 credits)
Physics 3550: Intermediate Mechanics (3 credits)
Physics 3600: Intermediate Electromagnetism (3 credits)
Physics 3870: Intermediate Laboratory I (2 credits)
Physics 4900: Research in Physics (2 credits)

Mathematics (3 credits)

Mathematics 2210: Multivariate Calculus (3 credits)

For other requirements see specific programs.

[top] REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.A. IN PHYSICS (100 CREDITS)

A. Common Requirements (68 credits)

B. Physics Electives (6 credits)

6 additional credits in Physics at the 3500 level and above, but none designated University Studies Depth. C. Other Mathematics (4 credits)

Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)

D. Philosophy (6 credits)

Philosophy 4310: Philosophy of Science (3 credits)
Philosophy 4320: History of Scientific Thought (3 credits)

E. University Language Requirement (16 credits)

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN PHYSICS (83 CREDITS)

A. Common Requirements (68 credits)

B. Other Physics (3 credits)

Physics 3650: Optics (3 credits)

Physics 3700: Thermal Physics (3 credits)

C. Physics Electives (8 credits)

8 additional credits in Physics at the 3500 level and above, but none designated University Studies Depth. D. Other Mathematics (4 credits)

Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)

[top] REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN PHYSICS WITH A PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS (97 CREDITS)

A. Common Requirements (68 credits)

B. Other Physics (25 credits)

Physics 3650: Optics (3 credits)
Physics 3700: Thermal Physics (3 credits)
Physics 3750: Wave Phenomena (3 credits)
Physics 3880: Intermediate Laboratory II (2 credits)
Physics 4550: Advanced Mechanics (3 credits)
Physics 4600: Advanced Electromagnetism (3 credits)
Physics 4700: Quantum Mechanics I (3 credits)
Physics 4710: Quantum Mechanics II (3 credits)
Physics 5870: Advanced Laboratory (2 credits)

C. Other Mathematics (4 credits)

Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)

[top] REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN PHYSICS WITH AN APPLIED EMPHASIS (92 CREDITS)

A. Common Requirements (68 credits)

B. Other Physics (8 credits)

Physics 3650: Optics (3 credits)
Physics 3700: Thermal Physics (3 credits)
Physics 3880: Intermediate Laboratory II (2 credits)

C. Other Mathematics (4 credits)

Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)

D. Electives (12 credits)

12 additional credits in other technical departments at the 3000 level and above, but none designated University Studies Depth. Courses must have a coherent theme and be approved by the Physics Adviser.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS DOUBLE MAJOR OPTION (101-103 CREDITS)

A. Common Requirements (68 credits)

B. Other Mathematics (16-18 credits)

Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)

Mathematics 2270: Linear Algebra (3 credits)

and

Mathematics 2280: Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits)
Mathematics 4200: Foundations of Analysis (3 credits)
Mathematics 4310: Introduction to Algebraic Structures (3 credits)
Mathematics 5210: Introduction to Analysis I (3 credits)
Mathematics 5710: Introduction to Probability (3 credits)

C. Mathematics Electives (6 credits)

6 additional credits in Mathematics above the 4600 level, excluding Mathematics 5570 and 5580.
Only one of Mathematics 4620 and 4630 may be used for elective credit.

D. Other Physics (3 credits)

Physics 3650: Optics (3 credits)

Physics 3700: Thermal Physics (3 credits)

E. Physics Electives (8 credits)

8 additional credits in Physics at the 3500 level and above, but none designated University Studies Depth.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN PHYSICS TEACHING (115 CREDITS--2.75 GPA required for graduation)

A. General Education (24 credits)

Life science breadth is automatically fulfilled in this degree. See Common Requirements.

B. Mathematics (15 credits)

Mathematics 1210: Calculus I (4 credits)
Mathematics 1220: Calculus II (4 credits)
Mathematics 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 credits)
Statistics 3000: Statistics for Scientists (3 credits)

C. Physics (20 credits)

Physics 2210: General Physics-Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
Physics 2220: General Physics-Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

(preferred) or

Physics 2110: Physics of Living Systems I (4 credits)
Physics 2120: Physics of Living Systems II (4 credits)

and

Physics 1000: Introductory Astronomy (3 credits)
Physics 2710: Introductory Modern Physics (4 credits)
Physics 3550: Intermediate Mechanics (3 credits)
Physics 3870: Intermediate Laboratory I (2 credits)

D. Physics Electives (5 credits)

5 additional credits in Physics at the 3000 level and above (can include USU Depth). May include research in physics education.

E. Other Science (10 credits)

Biology 1210: Biology I (4 credits)
Biology 1220: Biology II (4 credits)

Chemistry 1210: Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
Chemistry 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)

Geology 1150: Dynamic Earth (4 credits)
Geology 3200: The Earth through Time (4 credits)

and

Science 4300: Science in Society (2 credits)

F. Science Electives (6 credits)

6 additional credits, 3 credits in each of the two areas not covered in the sequence in E.

G. Professional Education Framework for Secondary Teacher Preparation (35 credits)

See below

Note: Requirements for admission to the Secondary Education Program with this major include a minimum GPA of 2.75 in Physics 2110-2120 or 2210-2220 and at least a total of 60 credit hours completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

[top] REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN COMPOSITE TEACHING - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (115 CREDITS--2.75 GPA required for graduation)

A. General Education (24 credits)

Life science breadth is automatically fulfilled in this degree. See Common Requirements.

B. Mathematics (11 credits)

Mathematics 1210: Calculus I (4 credits)
Mathematics 1220: Calculus II (4 credits)
Statistics 3000: Statistics for Scientists (3 credits)

C. Physics (14 credits)

Physics 2210: General Physics-Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
Physics 2220: General Physics-Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

(preferred) or

Physics 2110: Physics of Living Systems I (4 credits)
Physics 2120: Physics of Living Systems II (4 credits)

and

Physics 1000: Introductory Astronomy (3 credits)
Physics 1030: Intelligent Life in the Universe (3 credits)

Physics 3030: The Universe (3 credits)

D. Physics Electives (5 credits)

5 additional credits in Physics at the 2710 level and above (can include USU Depth). May include research in physics education.

E. Chemistry (14 credits)

Chemistry 1210: Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
Chemistry 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
Chemistry 1230: Chemistry Principles Laboratory I (1 credit)
Chemistry 1240: Chemistry Principles Laboratory II (1 credit)
Chemistry 2300: Principles of Organic Chemistry (3 credits)

Chemistry 2310: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)

and

Chemistry 2330: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)

F. Other Science (12 credits)

Biology 1010: Biology & the Citizen (3 credits)
Geology 1150: Dynamic Earth (4 credits)
Biometeorology 2000: Atmosphere & Weather (3 credits)
Science 4300: Science in Society (2 credits)

G. Professional Education Framework for Secondary Teacher Preparation (35 credits)

See below

Note: Requirements for admission to the Secondary Education Program with this major include a minimum GPA of 2.75 in Physics 2110-2120 or 2210-2220, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in Chemistry 1210-1240, and at least a total of 60 credit hours completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FRAMEWORK FOR SECONDARY TEACHER PREPARATION (35 CREDITS)

Level I

Instructional Technology 3000: Principles & Practices of Technology for Secondary Teachers (2 credits)
Secondary Education 3100: Motivation & Class Management (2 credits)
Secondary Education 3200: Teaching & Learning Strategies (2 credits)
Secondary Education 3300: Clinical Experience I (40 hours minimum) (1 credit)
Secondary Education 3400: Teaching Science I (3 credits)

Level II

Special Education 4000: Education of Exceptional Children (2 credits)
Secondary Education 4100: Cognition & Constructivism (1 credit)
Secondary Education 4200: Reading, Writing, & Technology (3 credits)
Secondary Education 4300: Clinical Experience II (40 hours minimum) (1 credit)
Secondary Education 4400: Teaching Science II (3 credits)

Level III

Secondary Education 5100: Education & Multicultural Foundations (2 credits)
Secondary Education 5200: Assessing Student Achievement (2 credits)
Secondary Education 5300: Clinical Experience III (8 hours per week, 5 weeks) (1 credit)
Secondary Education 5500: Student Teaching Seminar (10 weeks) (2 credits)
Secondary Education 5600: Student Teaching (10 weeks, full time) (8 credits)

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MINOR IN PHYSICS (18 CREDITS)

Physics 2210: General Physics-Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
Physics 2220: General Physics-Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

(preferred) or

Physics 2110: Physics of Living Systems I (4 credits)
Physics 2120: Physics of Living Systems II (4 credits)
10 additional credits in Physics at the 2710 level and above (can include USU Depth).

Note: Mathematics 1100 or 1210 is required for Physics 2110, Mathematics 1210 is required for Physics 2210, and Mathematics 1220 is required for Physics 2710.

[top] TEACHING MINOR IN PHYSICS (19 CREDITS)

Physics 2110: Physics of Living Systems I (4 credits)
Physics 2120: Physics of Living Systems II (4 credits)

Physics 2210: General Physics-Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
Physics 2220: General Physics-Science & Engineering II (4 credits)

and

Physics 1000: Introductory Astronomy (3 credits)
6 additional credits chosen from Physics 2710 and/or Physics 3000 and above (can include USU Depth).
Science 4300, or 2 additional credits chosen from outside of Physics and not required by the student's major if Science 4300 is required

Note: Mathematics 1100 or 1210 is required for Physics 2110, Mathematics 1210 is required for Physics 2210, and Mathematics 1220 is required for Physics 2710. This minor requires completion of the Professional Education Framework for Secondary Teacher Preparation. Admission to the Professional Education program requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either Physics 2110 and 2120 or 2210 and 2220, in addition to Department of Secondary Education requirements.

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