Science Teaching: Physics Curriculum Worksheet (2016-2017) This worksheet outlines required courses for this major. Students are expected to be familiar with general education and majorspecific requirements for their intended major as outlined in the Clemson Undergraduate A nnouncements. Additionally, students must satisfy any Tri-County prerequisites for the courses below. Students must earn 30 credits at Tri-County and a 2.5 GPA during their Bridge year to complete Bridge program requirements. If any of the following requirements are met through dual enrollment and/or AP/IB credit or students wish to enroll in other courses, consult the Undergraduate A nnouncements and the Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge academic requirements. These worksheets are supplemental planning aids and are for informational purposes only.
General Education Requirements
Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
1. English Composition-3-6 credits
ENG 103 or ENG 101 + ENG 102
ENGL 1030 or ENGL 1999 + 1030
2. Oral Communication- 3 credits
SPC 200 or SPC 205
COMM 1500 or COMM 2500
A. Communication
B. Mathematical, Scientific, and Technological Literacy
1. Mathematics-8 credits
MAT 140 MAT 141
MATH 1060 MATH 1080
2. Natural Science w/ Lab12 credits
CHM 110 CHM 111 PHY 221
CH 1010 CH 1020 PHYS 1220/1240
3. Mathematics or Natural Science
Will be satisfied through Natural Science w/lab requirements.
C. Arts & Humanities 1. Literature
Will complete course at Clemson.
2. Non-Literature-3 credits
HSS 205
STS 1010
D. Social Sciences
Will complete course at Clemson.
E. Cross-Cultural Awareness
Will complete course at Clemson.
F. Science and Technology in Society
Will be satisfied when HSS 205 is completed.
Major-Specific Requirements Tri-County Courses
Clemson Courses
A. Foreign Language-6-8 credits
Two semesters (through 2020) in the same modern language are required for graduation.
Take two courses from the following: SPA 101, 102, 201*, 202
*201 is most recommended as first course since 101 & 102 may only count as elective credit in major.
Note: Students will enroll in ED 1050 and PHYS 2210/2230 at Clemson.
Note: Advising worksheets are supplemental planning aids. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and meet degree requirements as stated in the applicable Undergraduate Announcements. For additional information about this worksheet, contact Stacey Marcus (
[email protected]).
Suggested Science Teaching (Physics) Core Courses Sequence Fall Semester TCTC Course ENG 101 or ENG 103 CHM 110 HSS 205 MAT 140 Foreign Language Requirement1
Clemson Course ENGL 1999 or ENGL 1030 CH 1010 STS 1010 MATH 1060 Foreign Language Requirement1
Total Hours: 17-18
Spring Semester TCTC Course Clemson Course ENG 102 or SPC 200 or SPC 2052 ENGL 1030 or COMM 1500 or COMM 25002 CHM 111 CH 1020 MAT 141 MATH 1080 PHY 221 PHYS 1220/1240 Foreign Language Requirement1 Foreign Language Requirement1 Total Hours: 18-19
Additional Course Options for Science Teaching (Physics) Majors TCTC Course BIO 101 or BIO 113 BIO 102 or BIO 114 MAT 240 1
Clemson Course BIOL 1030/1050 or BIOL 1100 BIOL 1040/1060 or BIOL 1110 MATH 2060
See Science Teaching: Physics curriculum worksheet for suggested courses to fulfill this requirement.
2
If ENG 101 + 102 is taken for English Composition requirement, ENG 102 should be taken instead of SPC 200 or SPC 205. 3
Select any course from the Bridge Student Academic Guide that fulfills the Arts & Humanities (Lit.) requirement.
Any student with dual enrollment or AP/IB credit for any of the above mentioned courses should consult page 116 of the Undergraduate Announcements and Bridge Student Academic Guide for additional coursework that fulfills major and Bridge program requirements.