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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 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:}
MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)	4		BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen (BLS)	3
PHYS 1080: Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS)	3		ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)	3
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
University Studies Breadth Course	3		STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)	3
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Second Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I	4		CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)	4
CHEM 1215: Chemical Principles Laboratory I	1		CHEM 1225: Chemical Principles Laboratory II	1
GEO 1110: Physical Geology (BPS)	3		ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3
GEO 1115: Physical Geology Laboratory	1		Physics Elective Course 2500+ level	3
PHYS 1040: Introductory Astronomy (BPS)	3		University Studies Breadth Course	3
PSC 2000: The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS)	3
University Studies Breadth Course	3
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Third Year
_{Fall Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}	_{Spring Semester}	_Credits	_{General Education Info and Notes:}
CHEM 2300: Principles of Organic Chemistry OR CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I	3 OR 4		ITLS 4015: Technology Tools and Integration for Teachers	1-3	1 credit required
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1		SCED 3100: Motivation and Classroom Management	3
ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3		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
Physics Elective Course 2500+ level	2-3		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:}
SCED 4200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)	3		SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar	2
SCED 4210: Assessment and Curriculum Design	3		SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	10
SPED 4000: Education of Exceptional Individuals	2
Elective Credits	4-7
^_Comments Elective credits could include GEO 3200: The Earth Through Time (DSC) 3 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 (Composite Teaching)(Physics) - BS

College of Science

Department of Physics

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Physical Science Major Required Courses

Physical Science Mathematics and Statistics

Physical Science Required Chemistry Courses

Physical Science Required Courses

Physical Science Teaching Courses