Physics
I. Introduction
Physics courses are offered as course work in support of major study areas
in the sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering and technology,
and 8-12 grade-level physical science teaching certification. A minor in
physics is offered for students who are interested in a broad foundation
in classical and modern physics. A&M Corpus-Christi is part of the
Texas Electronic Coalition for Physics, a group of Texas universities that
jointly offers upper-level distance education physics courses utilizing
the Trans-Texas Videoconference Network (TTVN), World Wide Web and other
electronic media. A physics minor offers students majoring in physical
sciences, geographic information science, engineering and technology a
solid foundational base in the application of fundamental physical laws
in their disciplines. It provides training in computation and applied mathematics
for computer science and mathematics students. A physics minor also provides
sound preparation for students planning to teach 8-12 Physical Science,
Physics and Chemistry.
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Minor in Physics |
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The following courses are required for a minor in physics: |
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I. PHYS 2425 University Physics I |
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II. PHYS 2426 University Physics II |
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III. 12 hours of courses selected from the following: |
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[1] PHYS 3311 Classical Mechanics
[2] PHYS 3312 Modern Physics
[3] PHYS 3490 Selected Topics, only if the topics selected are from the following:
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(i) Electromagnetic Field Theory
(ii) Thermodynamics
(iii) Mathematical Methods of Physics
(iv) Waves and Optics
(v) Advanced Modern Physics
(vi) Quantum Theory
(vii) Computational Physics
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Total |
20 |
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Physical Science Teaching Certificate |
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Students planning to teach 8-12 grade-level Physical Science, Physics
or Chemistry should obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry
with additional upper level courses in physics as recommended by
their academic advisors. A minor in physics prepares students for
success in secondary level physical science and physics teaching
and the physics component of the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
(TExES). For more details, see the Science, Mathematics and Technology
Education (SMTE) section of this catalog. Students who seek the 8-12 Physical
Science teaching certificate will find details on the requirements
for obtaining a teaching certificate in the College of Education
section of this catalog. These students should also contact a Certification
Officer in the College of Education about requirements and procedures
that must be met to obtain the certificate. |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Physics Program, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5800. Phone (361) 825-2754.
Web: http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/~physweb/physics/physics-homepage.html.
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