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 121 - Mechanics 5
PHYS 122 - Electricity and Magnetism 5
PHYS 123 - Waves and Optics 5
PHYS 205 - Modern Physics 5
PHYS 206 - Modern Physics Laboratory 3
PHYS 250 - Mathematical Methods for Physics 4
PHYS 310 - Classical Mechanics 5
PHYS 330 - Electromagnetic Field Theory 5
PHYS 487 - Senior Synthesis 3
PHYS Electives (300 level or above) (see course descriptions ) (5)

III. Other Major Department Requirements

ECEGR 101 - Engineering Problem Solving With MATLAB 3
MATH 134 - Calculus I 5
MATH 135 - Calculus II 5
MATH 136 - Calculus III 5
MATH 232 - Multivariable Calculus 3
MATH 233 - Linear Algebra 3
MATH 234 - Differential Equations 4
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Lab I 1
CHEM 260 - Laboratory Safety 2
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 161 /BIOL 171 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.