Physics Secondary Major
State Code: DE
MTTC Test: Physics #19
Courses Required
Hours
PHYS 132 Matter, Light, and Energy*
4
PHYS 133 Introductory Physics: Mechanics & Gravity**
4
PHYS 195 Physics & Astronomy Student Seminar (at least four semesters) or
PHYS 296 Studies in Physics, Technology, and Society
0-1
PHYS 235 Introductory Physics: Electricity, and Magnetism*
4
PHYS 237 Einstein’s Theory of Relativity*
1
PHYS 246 Waves, Optics, and Optical Technology (alternate years)**
4
PHYS 306 Introduction to Quantum Physics (alternate years)**
4
PHYS 335 Classical Mechanics (alternate years)*
4
PHYS 345 Electromagnetism (alternate years)*
4
Approved electives to bring total to at least 30 semester hours of physics courses
0-4
MATH 171 Calculus I (or MATH 170+)
3-4
4
MATH 172 Calculus II
3-4
MATH 271 Multivariable Calculus (or MATH 270*)
SCES 214 Communication and Learning in the Natural Sciences+
3
SCES 314 Integration Methods & Pedagogies for Secondary Science Teachers
(alternate years)**
2
SCES 359 Seminar in Secondary Teaching (concurrent with EDUC 346)*
3
TOTAL
* Fall only
47-54
**Spring only
+Interim
All physics majors must enroll in PHYS 195 at least once and in any combination of PHYS 295 or 296 for
three additional semesters.
The integrated science major with a physics minor is the recommended program for most students.
Consult with Professor C. Bruxvoort, integrated science advisor, before completing the declaration of
major form.
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Physics Secondary Minor
State Code: DE
MTTC Test: Physics #19
Courses Required
Hours
PHYS 132 Matter, Light, and Energy*
4
PHYS 133 Introductory Physics: Mechanics & Gravity**
4
PHYS 195 Physics & Astronomy Student Seminar (at least one semester)
0
PHYS 235 Introductory Physics: Electricity, and Magnetism*
4
PHYS 237 Einstein’s Theory of Relativity*
1
PHYS 246 Waves, Optics, & Optical Technology (alternate years)**
4
PHYS 306 Introduction to Quantum Physics (alternate years)**
4
MATH 171 Calculus I (or MATH 170+)
3-4
4
MATH 172 Calculus II
3-4
MATH 271 Multivariable Calculus (or MATH 270*)
SCES 214 Communication and Learning in the Natural Sciences+
3
SCES 314 Integration Methods & Pedagogies for Secondary Science
Teachers (alternate years)**
2
TOTAL
*Fall only
36-38
**Spring only
+Interim
The integrated science major with a physics minor is the recommended program for most students.
Consult with Professor C. Bruxvoort, integrated science advisor, before completing the declaration of
major form.
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