PHYSE - Secondary Education Physics Course Descriptions
Selected topics in physics with emphasis on gaining a depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the development of skills essential to the scientific process. Background for teaching science in secondary schools or introductory college level. Integrated laboratory/discussion format.
3 hr./wk.
Selected topics in physics with emphasis on gaining a depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the development of skills essential to the scientific process. Background for teaching science in secondary schools or introductory college level. Integrated laboratory/discussion format.
3 hr./wk.
Open to qualified graduate students in the School of Education interested in the study of special problems. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Credits
Variable 1-3 cr./sem.
Requires sponsorship by an appropriate faculty member and approval of the Advisory Committee.
Hours to be arranged.
A seminar designed for majors in science education to explore recent developments in physics and their application. Topics include plasma physics, sound and light.
One year of college physics.
3 hr./wk.
A seminar designed for majors in science education to explore recent developments in physics and their application. Topics include black hole phenomena, space physics, mechanics.
One year of college physics.
3 hr./wk.
Designed to introduce science educators to the universe, solar system, and galaxy. Topics include quasars, pulsars, black holes.
3 hr./wk.