Physics/Specialization in Humanities for Teaching, BA

Requirements

In order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in physics and with a specialization in humanities for teaching, students must complete a minimum of 180 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50, and major/department grade point average of 2.00, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

II. Major Requirements

45 credits in physics, including:

PHYS 1210 - Mechanics
PHYS 1220 - Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 1230 - Waves and Optics
PHYS 2050 - Modern Physics
PHYS 2060 - Modern Physics Laboratory
PHYS 2500 - Mathematical Methods for Physics
PHYS 3100 - Classical Mechanics
PHYS 3300 - Electromagnetic Field Theory
PHYS 4870 - Senior Synthesis
PHYS Electives (3000 level or above) (see course descriptions ) (5)

III. Other Major Department Requirements

MATH 1334 - Calculus I
MATH 1335 - Calculus II
MATH 1336 - Calculus III
MATH 2330 - Multivariable Calculus
MATH 2320 - Linear Algebra
MATH 2340 - Differential Equations
CHEM 1500 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 1501 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2700 - Laboratory Safety
Related Science Electives (approved by department) (8)

NOTE:

For a secondary endorsement in general science, 5 credits of earth science and 5 credits of

BIOL 1610

/BIOL 1611 will satisfy science electives. For a detailed description of this degree see the introductory pages for the College of Science and Engineering. Students interested in teaching should contact the Master in Teaching program (206) 296-5759 or visit the website seattleu.edu/coe/mit.