The BSc. in Physics with Education Studies is developed around existing courses from the Department of Physics, and the School of Education. Physics is studied in depth to bring participants' expertise up to degree level, while also learning how to teach physics to a standard that leads to trained graduate status. The courses in the programme cover the central ideas and developments of pure and applied physics and offers an ideal start for anyone wanting to pursue a physics teaching career by consolidating and extending ones physics skills. Simultaneously, enough experience is gained in schools as the education students component of the degree involvess both the practical side of teaching and the theoretical aspects of the profession. This programme is designed to accommodate two strands of students. That is, students who are initially being trained as teachers, and students who come with prior teacher training qualification. Students pursuing this programme are required to take a minimum of sixty (60) advanced credits.
The BSc. programme in Physics with Education Studies aims to:
In order to do the BSc. Physics Degree with a major in Electronics, candidates must satisfy the requirements for entrance to the Faculty of Science and Technology. They must:
Either:
Satisfy the University requirements for Normal Matriculation.
Have obtain passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency level (or equivalent) in Physics and two subjects at CAPE (both comprising Units 1 & 2) or at GCE A-Level (or equivalent) one of which must be Physics or Mathematics.
OR:
Satisfy the University requirements for Lower Level Matriculation.
Have obtained passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency Level with grades I, II, or since 1998 grade III (or equivalent) in Physics and two other approved science subjects.
INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Year 1: Minimum of twenty-one (21) Mathematics and Physics credits as follows:
Semester I
-PHYS1411: Mechanics
-PHYS1412: Waves, Optics & Thermodynamics
-MATH1141: Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytic Geometry
-MATH1185: Calculus for Scientists & Engineers
Core Education (6 credits)
-EDTL1020: Introduction to Teaching & Learning
-EDPS1003: Psychological Issues in the Classroom
Semester II
-PHYS1421: Electricity & Magnetism
-PHYS1422: Modern Physics
-ELET1400: Introduction to Electronics
Specialization (3 credits)
-EDSC2407: Teaching Methodologies in Science
Core Education (3 credits)
-EDTL1021: Planning for Teaching.
Plus (3 credits, optional) In-Faculty Courses.
Complete the requirements for one of the Physics Majors: Medical Physics, Materials Science, Energy & Environmental Physics, General Physics, or Electronics.
Year 2: Eighteen (18) Physics credits:
Semester I
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Specialization (6 credits)
-EDSC2405: The Psychology of Science Teaching & Learning
-EDSC3403: Assessment in Science Teaching
Core Education (CHOOSE 6 credits)
-EDTK2025: Introduction to Computer Technology in Education
-EDCU2013: Introduction to Curriculum Studies
-EDCE3004: Educational Technology
Semester II
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors
Specialization (3 credits)
-EDSC3411: The History of Science & Science Teaching.
Practicum (3 credits)
-EDTL2021: School of Based Experience 1
Core Education (CHOOSE 3 credits)
-EDSC3408: Environmental Education
-EDRS2007: Research Design in Education
-EDPS3003: Classroom Concerns
Year 3: Eighteen (18) Physics or Electronics credits:
Semester I
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Specialization (3 credits)
-EDSC3417: An Introduction to Secondary School Science Practicals
Practicum (3 credits)
-EDTL3017: School Based Experience 2
Semester II
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics courses to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Specialization (3 credits)
-EDSC3410: The Sociology of Science Teaching & Learning
Practicum (3 credits)
-EDRS3019: Classroom Enquiry
Core Education (CHOOSE 6 credits)
-EDME3006: Classroom Testing & Evaluation (Advanced)
-EDRS3008: Research Methods II
-EDPS3003: Classroom Concerns
-EDPS3726: Aggression in the Classroom
TRAINED TEACHERS
Teachers admitted under the trained teacher strand will be exempted from the preliminary and introductory Physics courses listed in the schematic for initial teacher training above provided that they have completed a major in Physics as part of their teacher diploma. Any exemption would be afforded on an individual basis, based on the applicants qualifications. Students admitted under this programme would begin with Level II Physics and should be able to complete it in two years with thirty-six (36) advanced Physics credits. Otherwise, the programme will take three years as per the initial teacher training programme structure.
Complete the requirements for one of the Physics Majors: Medical Physics, Materials Science, Energy & Environmental Physics, General Physics, or Electronics.
Year 1: Eighteen (18) Physics credits:
Semester I
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Specialization (6 credits)
-EDSC2405: The Psychology of Science Teaching & Learning
-EDSC3403: Assessment in Science Teaching
Core Education (CHOOSE 3 credits)
-EDTK2025: Introduction to Computer Technology in Education
-EDCU2013: Introduction to Curriculum Studies
-EDPS2003: Motivation & the Teacher
-EDGC2010: Orientation to Guidance & Counselling
-EDEA2305: Action Research in Educational Administration
Semester II
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one the Physics Majors.
Specialization (CHOOSE 6 credits)
-EDSC3404: Issues & Trends in Science Education & Science Curricula
-EDSC3411: The History of Science & Science Teaching
-EDSC3410: The Sociology of Science Teaching & Learning
Core Education (CHOOSE 3 credits)
-EDSC3408: Environmental Education
-EDRS2007: Research Design in Education
-EDPS3003: Classroom Concerns
-EDRS3008: Research Methods II
-EDPS2736: Aggression in the Classroom
Plus (3 credits, optional) In-Faculty Courses
Year 2
Semester I
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Semester II
-Any Level 2 or 3 Physics or Electronics course to fulfill the requirements for one of the Physics Majors.
Plus nine (9) foundation courses credits.
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