College of Science

Department of Physics

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• This major also requires a Teaching minor.
• 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 their advisor  Karalee Ransom. Current students should also meet with their advisor  Karalee Ransom and log on 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 sophomore year. Beginning Summer 2018, a teaching minor is no longer required for this major. If you still plan on getting a teaching minor please meet with the minor advisor for requirements.

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program
New freshmen	Admitted to USU in Good Standing    and an over-all GPA of 3.0.			Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU	3.0 GPA

First Year
Fall Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:		Spring Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:
MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)	4			MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI)	4
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)  or PHYS 2310: Physics for Scientists I (BPS/QI)	4  or 4			PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)  or PHYS 2320: Physics for Scientists II (BPS/QI)	4  or 4
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I	1			PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II	1
General Science Requirements	4			General Science Requirements	4
University Studies Breadth Course	3			University Studies Breadth Course	3
Total Recommended Credits:	16			Total Recommended Credits:	16
Comments

Second Year
Fall Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:		Spring Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:
ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)	3			PHYS 3710: Intermediate Modern Physics	3
PHYS 1040: Introductory Astronomy (BPS)	3			Elective Physics Course 3000+	3
PHYS 2500: Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics	2			University Studies Breadth Courses	6
PHYS 2710: Introductory Modern Physics	3			University Depth Course	3
STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)	3
Elective Physics Course 3000+	2-3
Total Recommended Credits:	14			Total Recommended Credits:	15
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:
ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)	3			ITLS 5500: Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education	3	Can be taken before admittance into program
PHYS 3870: Intermediate Physics Laboratory (CI)	3			SCED 5100: Motivation and Classroom Management	3
SCED 3300: Clinical Experience I	1			SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI)	3
SCED 3400: Teaching Science I	3			SCED 4300: Clinical Experience II	1
Physics elective 3000+ level	3			SCED 4400: Teaching Science II	3
General Science Requirements	4			University Breadth Course	3
Total Recommended Credits:	17			Total Recommended Credits:	16
Comments A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses				Comments A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:		Spring Semester	Credits	General Education Info and Notes:
SPED 4000: Education of Students with Disabilities	2	May be taken anytime		SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar	2
SCED 5200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)	3			SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	10
SCED 4210: Assessment and Curriculum Design	3
Physics elective 3000+ level	2
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)  *	3	* May not be required for student’s calendar year.  Please see advisor.
General Science Requirement	4
Total Recommended Credits:	17			Total Recommended Credits:	12
Comments A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses				Comments A grade of C or better is required in 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