1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BAE in Physics, Secondary Education
(112 credits)
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Why Study Physics?
Physics is the study of the physical environment and the laws governing the behavior of particles, fields an space/time. More specifically physicists study mechanics, heat, light, electric and magnetic fields, gravitation, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and many other topics.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrates knowledge of the basic concepts of physics (such as mechanics, thermodynamics and electricity and magnetism);
Write effectively using the language of physics;
Make and interpret laboratory measurements in physics
Physics/Secondary Education Major (45 credits)
Secondary Education Core (43 credits)
Required Courses (51 credits)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
PHYS 151 General Physics I (4)
PHYS 152 General Physics II (4)
PHYS 153 General Physics III (4)
PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
PHYS 162 Heat and Optics Lab (1)
PHYS 163 Instrumentation Lab I (1)
PHYS 164 Instrumentation Lab II (1)
PHYS 221 General Physics IV (4)
PHYS 371 Introduction to Quantum Physics (4)
PHYS 390 Physics Teaching Methods (1)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
MATH 163 Calculus III (5)
SCED 390 Secondary Science Teaching Methods (1) 
Electives (18 credits) 
See Catalog for Approved Courses
Department Chair
Dr. Robin McRae
226 Science Building
Department Assistant
Maggie Cox
226 Science Building
Sample Careers

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. I w/Lab (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I (5)
PHYS 151 General Physics I (4)
PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
CHEM& 162 General Chem. II w/Lab (5)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
MATH& 153 Calculus III (5)
MATH 163 Calculus III (5)
PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II (5)
PHYS 152 General Physics II (4)
PHYS 162 Heat & Optics Lab (1)
PHYS& 223 Engineering Physics III (5)
PHYS 153 General Physics III (4)
PHYS 163 Instrumentation Lab I (1)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)