Physics Course Descriptions

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PHYS 6054: Concepts of Physics

Prerequisite: Eight (8) hours of physics or consent of instructor.

A study of mechanics, simple machines, heat, sound, wave motion, electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. Special emphasis will be placed on those aspects of lecture and laboratory most germane to the teaching of science in grades 7-12. The course will consist of lecture, laboratory demonstrations, and laboratory exercises that can be done using equipment available in most area high schools.

$20 laboratory fee.

PHYS 6881, 6882, 6883, 6884: Workshop

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.