May 16, 2024

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Physical Science (Composite Teaching)(Physics) - BS

College of Science

Department of Physics

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For more information about Physics, see the Physics Department.
Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Admitted students must meet with Karalee Ransom, academic advisor. Current students should also meet with an Karalee Ransom, academic advisor and logon to DegreeWorks to check student-specific program progress.

Minimum University Requirements
Total Credits	120	Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100	Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
Total USU Credits	30	Upper-division USU Credits	20
USU Credits within the Major	10	Credits in Minor (if required)	12
Credits in Major	see below	Credits in American Institutions	3
General Education Requirements	see link	University Studies Depth Requirements	see link
NOTES: Suggested schedule assumes student has passed MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) . Students should consult with their advisor, Karalee Ransom, to develop an individualized plan of study that is applicable to their interests and STEP program no later than their sophmore year. Admission to STEP requires a grade of C or better in all Major content courses. Requires a 3.00 cumulative GPA A grade of C or better is required in all Chemistry and Physics prefix courses

Admissions Requirements for this Program
New freshmen	Admitted to USU in Good Standing. Admission to STEP with this major requires minimum ACT scores of: Composite-21, Math-19, English-20 and an over-all GPA of 3.0.			Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU	3.0 GPA, ACT scores of 21 composite and 20 verbal/English and 19 mathematics/quantitative to be admitted to the major.

First Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)	4		PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)	4
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I	1		PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II	1
MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)	4		STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)	3
PHYS 1080: Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS)	3		BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen (BLS)	3
University Studies Breadth Course	3		ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)	3
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Second Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
PHYS 1040: Introductory Astronomy (BPS)	3		Physics Elective Course 2500+ level	3
GEO 1110: Physical Geology (BPS)	3		CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)	4
GEO 1115: Physical Geology Laboratory	1		CHEM 1225: Chemical Principles Laboratory II	1
PSC 2000: The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS)	3		ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3
CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I	4		University Studies Breadth Course	3
CHEM 1215: Chemical Principles Laboratory I	1
University Studies Breadth Course	3
^_Comments			_^Comments Apply for STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program)

Third Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
Physics Elective Course 2500+ level	2-3		ITLS 4015: Technology Tools and Integration for Teachers	1-3	1 credit required
CHEM 2300: Principles of Organic Chemistry OR CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I	3 OR 4		SCED 3100: Motivation and Classroom Management	3
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1		SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI)	3
SCED 3300: Clinical Experience I	1		SCED 4300: Clinical Experience II	1
SCED 3400: Teaching Science I	3		SCED 4400: Teaching Science II	3
ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3		University Breadth Courses	6
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)	2-3
^_Comments A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses			_^Comments A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses

Fourth Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
Elective Credits	4-7		SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar	2
SPED 4000: Education of Exceptional Individuals	2		SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	10
SCED 4200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)	3
SCED 4210: Assessment and Curriculum Design	3

^_Comments Elective credits could include GEO 3200: The Earth Through Time (DSC) 4 credits and WILD 2200: Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS) 3 credits. These courses would be used to obtain the earth science endorsement needed to teach 9th grade science A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses			_^Comments A grade of C or better is required for all graded STEP courses

Students must complete the General Education Requirements and the University Studies Depth Requirements :

Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above course in Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) requirement

Physical Science Major Required Courses

PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3 Credits:
PHYS 1080 - Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS) 3 Credits:
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 Credits:
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 Credits:
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 Credits:
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 Credits:

Physical Science Mathematics and Statistics

MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 Credits:
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 Credits:

Physical Science Required Chemistry Courses

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credits:
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 Credits:
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 Credits:
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 Credits:
CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 Credits:
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CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits:
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credits:

Physical Science Required Courses

BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 Credits:
GEO 1110 - Physical Geology (BPS) 3 Credits:
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 Credits:
PSC 2000 - The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS) 3 Credits:

Physical Science Teaching Courses

ITLS 4015 - Technology Tools and Integration for Teachers 1-3 Credits:
SCED 3100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 Credits:
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI) 3 Credits:
SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 Credits:
SCED 3400 - Teaching Science I 3 Credits:
SCED 4200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 Credits:
SCED 4210 - Assessment and Curriculum Design 3 Credits:
SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 Credits:
SCED 4400 - Teaching Science II 3 Credits:
SCED 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 Credits:
SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 Credits:
SPED 4000 - Education of Exceptional Individuals 2 Credits:

Physical Science (Composite Teaching)(Physics) - BS

College of Science

Department of Physics

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