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Physics Minor, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

This minor is designed to allow part-time secondary teaching in physics. It must be upgraded to a physical science teaching major within seven years if continued licensure is to be obtained. For requirements for entry into and completion of teacher licensure programs, see Professional Education: Admission to, Retention in, and Completion of Teacher Education Programs, this catalog.

*NOTE: Candidates seeking teacher certification in a minor must take the Education Methods course specific to that minor. See Course Offerings under Professional Education.

I.Transfer students must take minimum of 6 quarter hours in physics at Bemidji State University.

II.Required Courses

• MATH 241, 242, 243 Calculus I, II, III (15 credits)
• PHYS 211, 212, 213 Physics I, II, III (15 credits)
• PHYS 356 Analog Electronics
  or PHYS 215 Practical Electronics (4 credits)
• PHYS 360 Modern Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 372 Advanced Laboratory
  and/or PHYS 472 Project Laboratory (Seniors) (2 credits)

Subtotal: 40 credits

III. Required Electives in Physics

Complete a minimum of 8 quarter hours of Physics courses numbered 221 or above. (8 credits)

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MINOR: 48 CREDITS