College of Natural and Social Sciences
Department of
PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
- Jose Mena-Werth,
Chair
- Professors: D. Carlson
Associate Professors: D. Amstutz, Mena-Werth, Price
Assistant Professors: M. Markes,
T. Markes
Senior Lecturer: Gerten
Lecturer: Lynn
Department Objectives:
- To provide the background necessary for understanding the highly scientific age in which
we live;
- To prepare students for careers and for graduate work in physics and other closely
allied fields;
- To prepare teachers in subject matter and in methods for the teaching of Physics,
Physical Science and related fields;
- To furnish pre-professional work for those preparing for a career in science and related
fields.
PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Five options are available in this major:
- Physics Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree or
Physics Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
- Physics Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of
Science Degree
- Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Arts
Degree or
Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Science
Degree
- Physics 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement
Option - Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
- Physical Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement
Option - Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
A minor in Physics is available for students
pursuing majors in other disciplines.
A science minor is available for Elementary
Education majors. These programs are listed in the Elementary Education sections.
Pre-professional Programs are available in Pre-Architecture,
Pre-Engineering and Pre-Oceanography. Courses with the prefix PHYS are offered by the department.
11 May 2006
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