PHY 311 - Teaching High School Physics

Department: Physics

Description: Strategies, curricula, and resources for the teaching of high school physics. Application of knowledge of physics, adolescent psychology, and pedagogical theory to secondary teaching. Includes Clinical Experience: 10 hours.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: 18 hours in Physics; PHY 310; Grade of C or better in TCH 216 or concurrent registration; or graduate standing. Criminal Background Check is required

Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit

New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025

New Prerequisites: 18 hours in Physics; PHY 310; Grade of C or better in TCH 216 or concurrent registration. Criminal Background Check is required
'300-Level for Graduate Credit' to be removed and will no longer apply.

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM , Multiple Instructors 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Moulton Hall 307B (MLT 307B)

Instructor: Sarah Boesdorfer Kenneth Wester

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.