Academic Programs / Science & Technology
TUteach - Physics
Dr. David Dalton, Program Director
College of Science and Technology
Beury Hall, Room 342
215-204-7138
Dr. James Byrnes, Program Director
College of Education
Ritter Hall, Room 243
215-204-7962
Dr. Herbert Green, Master Teacher/Faculty Advisor
College of Science and Technology
Barton Hall, Room A306
Dr. Rongjia Tao, Chair
Dr. Zbigniew Dziembowski, Content Advisor
Barton Hall, Room A225
215-204-7639
zbig.dziembowski@temple.edu
B.S. in Physics with Teaching
The B.S. with Teaching program in Physics is part of Temple's innovative teacher-training program, “TUteach.” The B.S. with Teaching provides broad training in Physics and prepares students for a career in secondary school teaching. Students who complete the B.S. with Teaching meet Pennsylvania teacher certification requirements via theoretical and practical courses in education specifically designed for science and mathematics majors. The education courses in the B.S. with Teaching degree program include practice teaching in school district classrooms and emphasize inquiry-based approaches to learning.
Bachelor of Science major requirements
Calculus I, II, III; Calculus-based Physics I, II; and Physics 2101, 2502, 2796*, 3301, 4796 and three physics electives chosen from the approved list; and a two-semester science sequence outside of physics along with SCI TEC 1189, 1289; Education 2179; Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) 2189, 4189, XXXX**, XXXX**, XXXX**, XXXX**; and Philosophy 3XXX**.
Writing Intensive Requirement for Major
Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement: Earth & Environmental Science 4096, Earth & Environmental Science 4197, Earth & Environmental Science 4997, Physics 2796*, or Physics 4796.
*Pending writing-intensive program approval.
**Pending final course approval. Contact your academic advisor for more information when applicable.
Year 1 – Fall Semester |
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|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
SCI TEC |
1189 |
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching |
1 |
|
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1041
1941 |
Calculus I
or
Honors Calculus I |
4
4 |
QB
QB |
Physics |
1061 |
Elementary Classical Physics I |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
9 |
|
Year 1 – Spring Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
SCI TEC |
1289 |
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design |
1 |
|
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1042
1942 |
Calculus II
or
Honors Calculus II |
4
4 |
|
Physics |
1062 |
Elementary Classical Physics II |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
9 |
|
Year 2 – Fall Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Education |
2179 |
Knowing & Learning in Mathematics & Science |
3 |
|
Math |
2043 |
Calculus III |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
7 |
|
Year 2 – Spring Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
2189 |
Classroom Interactions |
3 |
|
Physics |
2101 |
Classical Mechanics |
3 |
|
Physics |
2502 |
Mathematical Physics |
4 |
|
Physics |
2796* |
Introduction to Modern Physics |
4 |
WI |
Subtotal |
|
|
14 |
|
Year 3 – Fall Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Philosophy |
3XXX** |
Perspectives on Science & Mathematics |
3 |
|
Physics |
3301 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
4 |
|
Physics |
|
Physics Elective^^ |
3 |
|
Science |
|
Sequenced Science Part 1^ |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
14 |
|
Year 3 – Spring Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
XXXX** |
Language & Literacy in Mathematics & Science |
3 |
|
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
XXXX** |
Research Methods |
3 |
|
Physics |
4796 |
Experimental Physics |
3 |
WI |
Science |
|
Sequenced Science Part 2^ |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
13 |
|
Year 4 – Fall Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
4189 |
Project-Based Instruction |
3 |
|
Physics |
|
Physics Elective^^ |
3 |
|
Physics |
|
Physics Elective^^ |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
9 |
|
Year 4 – Spring Semester |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
XXXX** |
Apprentice Teaching |
6 |
|
Math Education or Science Education (Secondary) |
XXXX** |
Apprentice Teaching Seminar |
1 |
|
Subtotal |
|
|
7 |
|
Credits in Coursework for B.S. in Physics with Teaching |
82 |
General Education / Elective Credits |
42 |
Total Credits for B.S. Degree |
124 |
*Pending writing-intensive program approval.
**Pending final course approval. Contact your academic advisor for more information when applicable.
^Sequenced Science Options
Students are required to take a two-semester sequence of laboratory science electives not within physics. The science courses can be chosen from Biology, Chemistry or Earth & Environmental Science from the following list:
Science Electives |
|
|
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Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Biology
Biology |
1011
1012 |
General Biology I
and
General Biology II |
4
4 |
SA
SB |
|
|
OR |
|
|
Biology
Biology |
1111
2112 |
Introduction to Biology
and
Introduction to Biology |
4
4 |
|
|
|
OR |
|
|
Chemistry
Chemistry |
1031 & 1033
1032 & 1034 |
General Chemistry I and Lab
and
General Chemistry II and Lab |
4
4 |
SA
SB |
|
|
OR |
|
|
Earth & Environmental Science
Earth & Environmental Science |
2001
2000+ Elective |
Physical Earth & Environmental Science
and
2000+ Earth & Environmental Science Elective |
4
4 |
|
^^Physics Electives
Physics Electives |
|
|
|
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Students are required to take three advanced physics electives selected from the following list: |
|
Physics |
0846 |
Universe As We Know It |
3 |
GS |
Physics |
2501 |
Computing for Scientists |
3 |
|
Physics |
3101 |
Analytical Mechanics |
3 |
|
Physics |
3302 |
Classical Electromagnetism |
3 |
|
Physics |
3701 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
3 |
|
Physics |
4101 |
Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory |
3 |
|
Physics |
4301 |
Electronics |
3 |
|
Physics |
4302 |
Optics |
3 |
|
Physics |
4701 |
Introduction to Solid State Physics |
3 |
|
Physics |
4702 |
Introduction to Atomic, Nuclear, & Particle Physics |
3 |
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