Physics Option 1

Foundational Courses (9 credits)

Foundational Courses must be completed before embarking upon the major. Students with appropriate background may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. See department for proper placement.

• MATH 12500 (STEM) - Precalculus
• MATH 12600 - Precalculus Technology Laboratory
• MATH 15000 (STEM) - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I

• Hunter Core Requirement Courses leading to (foundational) or within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Hunter Core Requirement  .

Major

Preparation for Teaching

The Option 1 major in physics satisfies the requirements for NY State initial certification of at least 30 credits for teachers in adolescent education: physics (grades 7-12). Students planning to become physics teachers at the secondary level should take the 23-credit sequence in secondary education .

Students preparing to teach physics are advised to include the following courses or their equivalents in their undergraduate program:

• ASTRO 10100 - Basic Concepts of Astronomy with Laboratory Exercises
• GEOL 10000 - Introductory to Geology
• BIOL 10000 (STEM) - Principles of Biology I