UCA does not offer a graduate degree in either physics or astronomy. Graduate courses in physics are designed to aid science teachers in their pursuit of an understanding of the logical development of the sciences and the scientific method, to provide them with a comprehensive background to modern theories in physics, and to develop pedagogy unique to instruction in the physical sciences. All courses are offered on demand. Please contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy for more information.
[1] Graduate Courses in Physics (PHYS)
5103-5303 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS May consist of problem solving, library research, and/or laboratory work. Students may register for one to three hours each semester. May be repeated with change of content. Fall, spring, summer.
5104-5304 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ASTRONOMY May consist of problem solving, library research, and/or laboratory work. Students may register for one to three hours each semester. May be repeated with change of content. Fall, spring, summer.
5301 CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 A laboratory course designed for the elementary, junior high, and high school teacher. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
5302 CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2 Continuation of PHYS 5301. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
5360 PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS Introduction to secondary-level physics teaching materials and laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
6310 DEMONSTRATION EXPERIMENTS IN PHYSICS The development of demonstration experiments for use at the high school level. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
6320 EXPERIMENTS IN MODERN PHYSICS Selected modern physics experiments to illustrate experimental techniques used in modern physics are performed by the student. Theory and analysis of the experiments are emphasized. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.