Physics 9-Adult
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Students seeking Physics 9-Adult teaching certification complete the Physics B.A. or B.S. major requirements and the following courses (27 hours). The WVUteach curriculum can be completed within the 120 hours required for graduation with a B.A. or B.S. in Physics. Physics B.S. students are advised to select the Physics Teaching Area of Emphasis to facilitate appropriate course choices.
WVUTeach: Physics 9-Adult
| ARSC 120 | Inquiry Approaches to Teaching | 1 |
| ARSC 220 | Inquiry-Based Lesson Design | 1 |
| UTCH 221 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (GEF 4) | 3 |
| UTCH 322 | Classroom Interactions in Math and Science | 3 |
| UTCH 420 | Project-Based Instruction in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| UTCH 430 | Apprentice Teaching in Math and Science | 10 |
| MATH 318 | Perspectives on Mathematics and Science (GEF 5) | 3 |
| PHYS 376L | Research Methods Laboratory * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
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All WVUteach students need to select PHYS 376L instead of PHYS 341L Advanced Physics 1 Laboratory for their research requirement.
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A second area of licensure is recommended. WVUteach students should discuss second area licensure requirements with their advisor to best support their interests. Completion of a second area of licensure can normally fit within 120 hours required for graduation for the B.A. or B.S. in Physics.
Additional Coursework for Non-Physics Majors
| Core Coursework | 12 | |
| General Physics 1 and General Physics 1 Laboratory | ||
| General Physics 2 and General Physics 2 Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Modern Physics | ||
| Physics Electives | 9 | |
| Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers | ||
| Process Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | ||
| Electrical Circuits | ||
| Engineering Electromagnetics | ||
| Statics | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Heat Transfer | ||
| Mine Power Systems | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Physics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Theoretical Mechanics 1 | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism 1 | ||
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Teaching Practicum | ||
| Additional Coursework | 24 | |
Mathematics | ||
| Calculus 1 | ||
| Calculus 2 | ||
Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
Biology | ||
Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| General Biology 1 and General Biology 1 Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | ||
Geology | ||
Select one of the following sequences: | ||
| Planet Earth and Planet Earth Laboratory | ||
| Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Laboratory | ||