College of Natural and Social Sciences

Department of
PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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• PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE 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
• Minor in Physics
• Science minor (Elementary Education)
• Pre-Architecture Pre-professional Program
• Pre-Engineering Pre-professional Program
• PHYS Courses

Jose Mena-Werth, Chair

Professor: D. Carlson
Associate Professors: D. Amstutz, Mena-Werth, Price
Assistant Professors: M. Markes,  T. Markes
Senior Lecturer: Gerten

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:

1. Physics Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree or
   Physics Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
2. Physics Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
3. Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree or
   Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
4. Physics 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Option - Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
5. 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, and Pre-Engineering. Courses with the prefix PHYS are offered by the department.