Faculty of Education

Physics

The School of Physics in the Faculty of Science offers a number of subjects intended for, or appropriate to, the BEd (Secondary) course. In all the subjects offered the principal aim is to give students a sound understanding of the foundations and methodology of physics itself, but at the same time present material relevant to teaching of physics.

For information about subjects offered by the School of Physics you should consult the entry Physics in the Science Faculty volume of this Handbook.

Physics 640-161 and 640-162, a well-rounded account of most of the major branches of physics, is intended for students who do not have a solid background in physics and mathematics. It is suitable for students who want to incorporate a good introduction to physics in a course primarily devoted to other science disciplines.

The other subjects detailed below are designed for intending physics teachers and for other students wishing to study physics beyond the first-year level. The aim is to enable intending physics teachers to gain a thorough grounding in physics plus the necessary mathematics.

The preparation required for most of these subjects is Physics 640-141 and 640-142 (or both Physics 640-150 and Classical Physics 640-277 pre 1995), together with appropriate mathematics studies. Students interested in pursuing further physics studies, but who do not have this preparation, should consult staff in the Education Faculty Office.

Suggested second to fourth year subject combinations are:

Suggested second to fourth year subject combinations

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