PHYS 307 - Physics for Elementary Teachers

Units: 3

Fundamental physics concepts including conservation of energy, Newton’s Laws, and waves. Students will engage in practices of science such as performing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, developing models, and writing and evaluating explanations. Also includes development of ideas about the nature of science and learning science, including elementary students’ learning of science. Course is intended to help prepare future elementary teachers to teach science. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education, Area B1. Intended for the Liberal Studies majors in the Elementary Option.

For students matriculating prior to Fall 2018, enrollment is restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. For students matriculating in Fall 2018 or later, enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Satisfies GE area: BB