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OFFICE: Physics 131 Physical Science Major TELEPHONE: 619-594-6240 In preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science/Physical Science Faculty With the B.A. Degree in Applied Arts and Sciences Emeritus: Dessel, Dowler, Feher, Fisher, May, Wallace (Major Code: 19011) Program Coordinator: Roeder, P. Faculty: Goldberg (Physics), Kimbrough (Geological Sciences), Metzger ( and ) The physical science major in preparation for the single subject teaching credential in science/physical science has Offered by been submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Cre- Teaching major in physical science for the single subject teaching dentialing for approval. credential in science/physical science. Contact Dr. Phoebe Roeder for additional information.

The Major All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must The physical science major is offered as an interdisciplinary complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of the catalog on “Graduation Requirements.” Candidates may complete one approach to the study of science. It stresses the interrelationship of of their two American Institutions courses at the upper division level or physics with chemistry, , , , and mathemat- satisfy the California state and local government portion of American ics. The major is designed primarily for students who intend to Institutions by passing the California Government examination available become high school teachers of both interdisciplinary science and through the Student Testing, Assessment and Office. physics. A minor is not required for this major. One of the requirements for acceptance into the College of Preparation for the Major. Africana Studies 140 or Chicana and ’s post-baccalaureate credential program is to either pass Chicano Studies 111A or Communication 103; Astronomy 109, 201; the appropriate CSET examinations or complete an approved Biology 201A, 201B; Chemistry 200, 201; 150, 151, 252; academic program. The single subject teaching credential in science Physics 195, 195L, 196, 196L, 197, 197L; Teacher Education 211 subject preparation program described below satisfies the (1 unit). (50 units) academic requirements for a student planning to teach integrated Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement. Passing the science and physics at the secondary level. Entrance into the post- Writing Proficiency Assessment with a score of 10 or above or com- pleting one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a baccalaureate credentialing program in part requires certification of grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements” section for subject matter competency by this program. This certification requires a complete listing of requirements. completion of the academic program with the required grades, Major. A minimum of 31 upper division units to include Natural submission of a satisfactory portfolio, and the recommendation of the Science 315; Geological Sciences 412; Mathematics 342A; Physics department. Contact the subject matter preparation program adviser. 311, 317, 350, 354, 357, 360, 400A. In addition, all candidates for a Single Subject Teaching credential at San Diego State University must complete the requirements outlined in Additional Requirements for Subject the catalog under Teacher Education or Policy Studies. Contact the Matter Preparation Certification School of Teacher Education or the Policy Studies in Language and Satisfactory Grades. A 2.0 or higher grade point average based on all Cross-Cultural Education department for up-to-date information on upper division courses is required for the major. At most one course with a C- or lower among the courses listed under Preparation for the Major, prerequisites. and at most one course with a C- or lower among the courses listed under the Major. If a course is repeated, the highest grade will count. Major Academic Plans (MAPs) Formative Assessment. Completion of a satisfactory, preliminary portfolio two semesters prior to graduation. Contact the subject matter Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses preparation adviser for information. needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs Web site was Summative Assessment. Completion of a satisfactory, final portfo- created to help students navigate the course requirements for their lio, and a positive recommendation from a committee consisting of the majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a instructor of Physics 357, the Department of Physics chair, and the major preparation course requirement. subject matter preparation program adviser.

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N SCI 333. Technology and Values (3) [GE] (N SCI) Courses Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in Refer to Curricula and Courses and University Policies sections of Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. this catalog for explanation of the course numbering , unit or Development of technology from the to present. Ethi- credit hour, prerequisites, and related information. cal, moral, social, cultural, and organizational implications as to how societies acquire technology. LOWER DIVISION COURSE N SCI 412. Processes and Inquiry in the Physical Sciences (4) N SCI 100. Physical Science (3) [GE] Three lectures and two hours of activity. Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in Conceptual approach to major issues in physics and chemistry, Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. including principles of and energy and structure and proper- Investigation of processes of inquiry and rational thinking skills ties of matter. Effects of physical science and technology on individu- characteristic of the physical sciences. (Formerly numbered Natural als and human society. Science 412A.) UPPER DIVISION COURSES UPPER DIVISION COURSE (Intended for Undergraduates) (Also Acceptable for Advanced Degrees) N SCI 310. Science in Science Fiction (3) [GE] N SCI 596. Special Topics in Natural Science (1-4) Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in Prerequisites: Minimum ten units of natural science. Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. Selected topics in natural science for preservice and inservice ele- Comparison of science portrayed in science fiction literature and mentary and secondary teachers and candidates for the M.A. in edu- mass media with science as understood by practicing , cation. May be repeated with consent of instructor. See Class emphasizing theoretical frameworks such as relativity, quantum Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of , and , and how authors work within or against 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree. Maximum such frameworks. credit of six units of 596 applicable to a bachelor's degree. Credit for N SCI 315. and Technology (3) [GE] 596 and 696 applicable to a master's degree with approval of the Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in graduate adviser. Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. Ethical, moral, social, and cultural implications of significant issues GRADUATE COURSES and ideas in science and technology. History of development of these Refer to the Graduate Bulletin. ideas from ancient Greek thinkers to contemporary scientists. N SCI 317. Development of Scientific Thought (3) [GE] Prerequisites: Completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations II.A., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning. N SCI Basic scientific concepts and their historical development with emphasis on the problem of construction. The relationship between disciplined imagination and observational fact, as illustrated by selected case histories. Limitations of scientific inquiry.

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