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Physics Teacher Preparation Track
The Physics Teaching Track prepares students to teach physical science in the secondary public school of New Jersey and many other states. It includes a liberal learning component, a strong and broad foundation in the content area with an emphasis in physics, as well as professional experience both in the classroom and in the field. Upon completion of the program students are prepared for certification in physical science in New Jersey.
Program Information for 2006-2007
Recommended Course Sequence (Tentative)
Freshman Year
- PHY 099 - Orientation to Physics
- PHY 201/202 - General Physics I, II
- MAT 127, 128 - Calculus A, B
- FSP First Year Seminar
- WRI 102 Academic Writing (if required)
- CHE 201, 202 - General Chemistry I, II
Sophomore Year
- PHY 311 - Analog and Digital Electronics
- PHY 321 - Modern Physics
- CSC 215 - Computer Science I (Sci/Eng) or CSC 220 - Computational Problem Solving
- SED 224 - Adolescent Learning & Development
- EFN 299 - School & Communities
- PHY 120 - Introduction to Geology
- PHY 161 - Introduction to Astronomy
- PHY 171 - Introduction to Meteorology
Junior Year
- SPE 323 - Secondary Content Literacy in Inclusive Classrooms
- PHY 390 - Methods of Teaching Science
- EFN 398 - Historical & Political Contexts in Schools
- SED 399 - Pedagogy in Secondary Schools
- Chemistry Options (2)
- Physics Option
- Liberal Learning
Senior Year
- SED 498 - Collaborative Capstone for Professional Inquiry
- PHY 490 - Student Teaching
- Physics Option
- Liberal Learning (2)
- Foreign Language (2)
Physics Options
- PHY 306 - Mathematical Physics
- PHY 316 - Biomedical Physics
- PHY 401 - Classical Mechanics
- PHY 411 - Optics and Wave Motion
- PHY 413 - General Relativity & Cosmology
- PHY 416 - Thermodynamics
- PHY 421 - Electromagnetic Theory I
- PHY 422 - Electromagnetic Theory II
- PHY 426 - Particle and Nuclear Physics
- PHY 431 - Quantum Mechanics
- PHY 436 - Condensed Matter
- PHY 451 - Experimental and Analytical Physics
- PHY 466 - Astrophysics
- PHY 493 - Independent Research
*Students exempted from language and/or writing requirements may take additional Physics Options.
