Mar 01, 2025

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Teaching Minor in Physics

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Students who complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) are eligible to obtain a Teaching Minor in Physics by successfully completing the following courses:

PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3
PHYS 2210 - General Physics–Science and Engineering I (QI) 4 and
PHYS 2220 - General Physics–Science and Engineering II (BPS/QI) 4
Or
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 and
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4
(PHYS 2210 and PHYS 2220 are preferred.)
Elective courses in Physics chosen from PHYS 2500 , PHYS 2710 , and/or courses above the 3000 level (including USU Depth courses) 6
SCI 4300 - Science in Society 2 or
Science course (not including Physics) not required by the major, if SCI 4300 is required by the student’s major (2-3 cr) 2 or 3

Note:

MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYS 2110 , MATH 1210 is a prerequisite for PHYS 2210 , and MATH 1220 is a prerequisite for PHYS 2710 .

In addition, the Teaching Minor in Physics requires completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120 , or PHYS 2210 and PHYS 2220 , in addition to Secondary Education Program prequirements.