Alternative Secondary Teaching Endorsement Program in Physics
Requirements
Physics electives: 3 credits *
Related natural science courses: 15 credits **
PHY 211SN - Classical Physics I
(4 credits) (NWCore option under Science and the Natural World) This is the first in a two-course calculus-based sequence. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, energy, momentum, gravity, atomic physics, thermodynamics, and simple harmonic oscillations. Prerequisite: C- or higher in MAT112QR or consent of the department chair.
Note: There is a laboratory component to this course.
PHY 212 - Classical Physics II
(4 credits) This is the second in a two-course calculus-based sequence. Topics include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetism, and optics. Prerequisite: successful completion of PHY211SN with a grade of C- or better.
Note: There is a laboratory component to this course.
PHY 370 - Modern Physics
(4 credits, alternate years, consult department). An introduction to the physics of the 20th century. Topics include special
relativity, introduction to quantum theory, Schrodinger equation, the hydrogen atom, and many-electron atoms. Prerequisites: successful completion of PHY212 & MAT211 with grades of C- or higher, or permission of department
chair.
Note: There is a laboratory component to this course.
Total credits required: 30
Note:
* Elective courses at 200-level (and above).
*Related courses may be taken from biology or chemistry. If at least 15 credits are taken in one of these related areas, then teaching endorsement requirements are satisfied in that second area (in addition to endorsement in physics).
