College of Natural and Social Sciences
Department of
PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
- Marvin Glasser, Chair
- Professors: D. Carlson, R. Carlson, Glasser
Associate Professors: Amstutz, Price
Assistant Professors: Markes, Mena-Werth
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:
- I. Physics Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree or Physics Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
II. Physics Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
III. Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree or Physical Science Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
IV. Physics Teaching Subject Endorsement Option - Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
V. Physical Science 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, Pre-Meteorology and Pre-Oceanography.
Courses with the prefix PHYS are offered by the department.
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