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Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics) Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

This major is designed for secondary teaching in physics and chemistry (Minnesota only). It is a combined Physics and Chemistry curriculum and is crosslisted under Chemistry. Professional education courses are also required. See Professional Education in this catalog for Teacher Licensure entry requirements and degree completion requirements. Students who wish to teach in another state should consult a Physics or Chemistry advisor very early, since the requirements for that state may differ substantially from those presented here.

Note: With proper student planning and in consultation with the Chemistry or Physics academic advisor a student may complete his or her academic degree in 128 semester credits. It is possible, in some circumstances, that courses in a student's Liberal Education program may be used in his or her academic major.

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

I. Required Courses in Physics

Note: Students who complete the PHYS 1101, PHYS 1102 sequence (instead of the PHYS 2101, PHYS 2102 sequence) prior to choosing this major should consult a Physics advisor to discuss appropriate options.

PHYS 2101 Physics I (5 credits)
PHYS 2102 Physics II (5 credits)
PHYS 2150 Practical Electronics (3 credits)
PHYS 3600 Modern Physics (4 credits)

Subtotal 17 Credits

II. Required Electives in Physics

Select 10 credits of electives from Physics with consent of advisor.

Subtotal 10 Credits

III. Required Courses in Chemistry

Note: Students enrolled in CHEM 1111 who elect this major should enroll in CHEM 1212 during the second semester. Students completing the CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112 sequence before making the decision to major in Chemistry, should take CHEM 1113 before enrolling in CHEM 2510.

Select one of the following sequences:

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1113 General Chemistry III (2 credits)

or CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)

Complete the following courses:

CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety (2 credits)

Subtotal 25-27 Credits

IV. Required Electives in Chemistry

Select 3 credits of electives from Chemistry numbered 3100 or above.

Subtotal 3 Credits

V. Required Courses in Mathematics

Note: Entry into MATH 2471 requires suitable scoring on a Math Placement Exam. Students needing a review of algebra and trigonometry will need to modify their Physics timetable, and may not complete the program in four years. See your advisor for alternative schedules.

MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)

Subtotal 10 Credits

VI. Required Professional Education Courses

Note: For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.

Professional Education Core (34 credits)
ED 3450 Science Methods in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Subtotal 37 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 102-104 Credits

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJOR, B.S. (TEACHER LICENSURE)

The following is a list of required courses for the Physical Science Major, B.S., arranged by year. This schedule is intended to assist students in planning their academic program and may be altered somewhat to fit the students background and circumstances. Note that some advanced courses are offered on an alternate-year basis, so careful planning is necessary. Professional education courses are required also.

Note: With proper student planning and in consultation with the Chemistry or Physics academic advisor a student may complete his or her academic degree in 128 semester credits. It is possible, in some circumstances, that courses in a student's Liberal Education program may be used in his or her academic major.

Freshman

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry
MATH 2471 Calculus I
or appropriate beginning math course
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Electives
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

PHYS 2101 Physics I
PHYS 2102 Physics II
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Junior

CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
PHYS 2150 Practical Electronics
PHYS 3600 Modern Physics
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Senior

CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety
Electives