BS in PHYSICS TEACHING (694828) MAP Sheet
Department of Physics and Astronomy
For students entering the degree program during the 2009–2010 curricular year.
UNIVERSITY CORE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS
(48.5 hours minimum)
Requirements
Doctrinal Foundation
Book of Mormon
New Testament
Doctrine and Covenants
The Individual and Society
Citizenship
American Heritage
Global & Cultural Awareness
Skills
Effective Communication
First-Year Writing
Adv Written & Oral Communication
Quantitative Reasoning
Languages of Learning (Math or
Language)
Arts, Letters, and Sciences
Civilization 1 and 2
Arts
Letters
Scientific Principles & Reasoning
Biological Science
Physical Science
Social Science
Core Enrichment: Electives
Religion Electives
Open Electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum residence hours required
Minimum hours needed to graduate
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (74.5-77.5 total hours, including licensure hours)
No more than 3 hours of D credit is allowed in major
courses.
#Classes
2
1
1
Hours
4.0
2.0
2.0
1–2
1
3–6.0
3.0
Classes
Rel A 121/H and 122/H
Rel A 211/H or 212/H
Rel C 324/H or 325/H
from approved list
from approved list
1
1
1
1
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
from approved list
Phscs 416 or Engl 316
Math 112*
Math 112*
2
1
1
6.0
3.0
3.0
from approved list
from approved list
Phil 423* or Phscs
314*
1–2
2
3–6.0
3–7.0
1
3.0
3–4
Variable
6.0
Variable
from approved list
Phscs 121* plus 1 course
from approved list
from approved list
from approved list
personal choice
Complete an additional nine hours from the following
or any 300-, 400-, or 500-level physics course not
already taken. (At least six hours must be upperdivision physics courses):
Note: Phscs 321 and 471 are highly recommended for
the six hours of upper division courses. (See
prerequisites in catalog.)
Phscs 137 Intro to the Atmosphere and Weather
3.0
Phscs 167 Descriptive Acoustics of Music & Speech
3.0
Phscs 281 Principles of Solid State Physics
3.0
Contact the Education Advisement and Certification
Office for entrance requirements into the licensure
program.
A teaching minor is not required for licensure.
However, it is strongly recommended.
Complete the following:
Phscs 121* Principles of Physics 1
Phscs 123 Principles of Physics 2
Phscs 127 Descriptive Astronomy
Phscs 140 Electronics Lab
Phscs 145 Experimental Methods in Physics
Phscs 191 Intro to Physics Careers & Research
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
Note: Phscs 191 should be taken the first semester.
Phscs 220 Principles of Physics 3
Phscs 222 Modern Physics
Phscs 240 Design, Fabrication, & Use of Scientific
Apparatus
Complete one course from the following:
Phil
423* History and Philosophy of Science
Phscs 314* History and Philosophy of Science
Complete the following:
Either:
Math 112* Calculus 1
Math 113* Calculus 2
Math 302 Mathematics for Engineering 1
Or:
Math 112* Calculus 1
Math 113* Calculus 2
Math 313 Elementary Linear Algebra
Math 314 Calculus of Several Variables
Complete one course from the following:
Math 303 Mathematics for Engineering 2
Math 334 Ordinary Differential Equations
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
Complete the teacher licensure requirements:
Contact the Education Advisement Center, 120 MCKB,
422-3426, to schedule the final interview to clear your
application for the secondary teaching license. You
should be registered for your last semester at BYU
prior to the scheduled appointment.
Complete the Professional Education Component:
A. Complete the following:
CPSE 402 Educating Students with Disabilities
IP&T 286 Instructional Technology in Teaching
Phy S 276 Exploration of Teaching
Phy S 377 Teaching Methods and Instruction
Phy S 378 Practicum in Secondary Education
Sc Ed 350 Adolescent Development
Sc Ed 353 Multicultural Education
Sc Ed 379 Classroom Management
2.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be
completed prior to enrolling in Sc Ed 377R.
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
B. Complete 12 hours of one of the following:
Sc Ed 476R Student-Teaching Internship
Sc Ed 496R Academic Internship
12.0
12.0
Take a department exit examination in the senior
year.
4.0
3.0
30.0
120.0
*THESE CLASSES FILL BOTH UNIVERSITY CORE AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (10.0 hours overlap)
FOR UNIVERSITY CORE OR PROGRAM QUESTIONS CONTACT THE ADVISEMENT CENTER
Physical and Mathematical Sciences College Advisement Center
N-179 ESC
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-6270
FACULTY ADVISORS:
Duane Merrell
Licensure Advisor: Bobbi Redick
N-143 ESC
120 MCKB
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-2255
Telephone: (801) 422-3426
BS in PHYSICS TEACHING (694828)
2009–2010
Suggested Sequence of Courses:
FRESHMAN YEAR
1st Semester
First-year Writing
or A Htg 100
Math 112 (FWSpSu)
Phscs 121 (FWSp)
Phscs 140 (Fsp)
Phscs 191 (F)
Rel A 121
General electives
Total Hours
3.0
(3.0)
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.5
2.0
2.0
15.5
2nd Semester
A Htg 100
or First-year Writing
Math 113 (FWSpSu)
Phscs 123 (FWSp)
Phscs 145 (WSu)
Bio 100 (Biol Sci)
Rel A 122
Total Hours
3.0
(3.0)
4.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
16.0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
3rd Semester
Math 302 (FW)
Phscs 127 (FWSpSu)
Phscs 220 (FWSp)
Phscs 240 (FSp)
Rel C 324/325
General Elective (if Math 302 taken)
Total Hours
4.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
1.5
15.5
4th Semester
Math 303(FW)
or 334 (FWSpSu)
Phscs 222 (FWSu)
Physical Science (Chem or Geol)
Social Science
Rel A 211/212
General elective (if Math 334 taken)
Total Hours
JUNIOR YEAR
5th Semester
Phscs 314 (F)
IP&T 286 (FWSpSu)
Phy S 276R (FW)
Civilization 1
Arts
Religion Elective
Total Hours
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
16.0
6th Semester
Sc Ed 350 (FWSpSu)
Phy S 377R (FW)
Physics elective
Physics elective (471 (FW) suggested)
Civilization 2 (and Letters)
Religion Elective
Total Hours
2.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
16.0
SENIOR YEAR
7th Semester
Physics elective (321 (Fsp) suggested)
CPSE 402
Phy S 378 (FWSpSu)
Sc Ed 353
Sc Ed 379 (FWSpSu)
Global and Cultural Awareness
Religion Elective
Phscs 416 A&B (WspSu)
Total Hours
3.0
2.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
17.0
8th Semester
Sc Ed 476R or 496R (FW)
Total Hours
12.0
12.0
4.0
(3.0)
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
16.0
Students are encouraged to complete an average of 15 credit hours each semester or 30 credit hours
each year, which could include spring and/or summer terms. Taking fewer credits substantially
increases the cost and the number of semesters to graduate.
THE DISCIPLINE:
Over the centuries physicists and astronomers have
studied the fundamental principles that govern the
structure and dynamics of matter and energy in the
physical world, from subatomic particles to the
cosmos. Physicists also apply this understanding
to the development of new technologies. For
examples, physicists invented the first lasers and
semiconductor electronic devices.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
A degree in physics or physics-astronomy can
provide:
1. Preparation for those who intend to enter
industrial or governmental service as
physicists or astronomers.
Physics and astronomy students learn to approach
complex problems in science and technology from a
broad background in mechanics, electricity and
magnetism, statistical and thermal physics,
quantum mechanics, relativity, and optics. The
tools they develop at BYU include problem solving
by mathematical and computational modeling, as
well as experimental discovery and analysis. All
students gain professional experience in a
research, capstone, or internship project, usually in
close association with faculty. Together these
experience can provide excellent preparation for
employment of for graduate studies in physics,
other sciences, engineering, medicine, law, or
business.
3. Education in the subject matter of physics for
prospective teachers of the physical sciences.
Most physicists and astronomers work in research
and development in industrial, government, or
university labs to solve new problems in technology
and science. They also share the beauty
discovered in our physical universe by teaching in
high schools, colleges, and universities.
2. Education for those who intend to pursue
graduate work in physics or astronomy.
4. Undergraduate education for those who will
pursue graduate work in the professions:
business (e.g., an MBA), law, medicine, etc.
5. Fundamental background for other physical
sciences and engineering, in preparation for
graduate study in these fields.
6. Physics fundamentals required by the
biological science, medical, dental, nursing,
and related programs.
For more information, see Handbook for Physics
and Astronomy Majors, available at
physics.byu.edu, or in the department office.
For more information on careers in your major,
please refer to From Major to Career, a
publication which is located in all college
advisement centers.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
N-281 ESC
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-5387
physics@byu.edu