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Tennessee Standards for Add On Endorsement in Secondary Physics
Expectation
Course
Lab
Projects
A.Explain vectors & use
Physics 211
Physics 211/220 Lab
Physics 343
of vector analysis
Physics 220
Physics 491
Physics 212
Physics 221
Physics 322
B. Explain & be able to
Physics 211
Physics 211/220 Lab
apply the conservation
Physics 220
Physics 212/221 Lab
principles for energy &
Physics 212
for linear & angular
Physics 221
momentum
Physics 322
Ditto
Physics 323
C. Relate the physical
Physics 211
properties of states of
Physics 220
matter, as well as
Physics 322
Physics 211/220 Lab
Ditto
mass, volume, density,
& inertia
D. Explain elementary
Physics 322
Ditto
E. Explain wave
Physics 211
Ditto
phenomena & their
Physics 212
interactions as
Physics 220
experienced in sound
Physics 221
waves, interferences,
Physics 322
thermodynamics
resonance, intensity,
quality, & the Doppler
effect
F. Describe the
Physics 212
electromagnetic spectrum
Physics 221
and the properties of
Physics 322
Physics 212/221 Lab
Ditto
electromagnetic waves
to include reflection,
refraction, interference,
dispersion, & polarization
G. Describe the nature
Physics 212
of light, explain the
Physics 221
relationship of radio
Physics 322
waves, & ultraviolet,
Physics 323
Physics 212/221 Lab
Ditto
Physics 212/221 Lab
Ditto
Physics 212/221 Lab
Ditto
visible, & infrared light
H.Explain the principles
Physics 212
of geometric optics
Physics 322
I. Explain magnetism &
Physics 212
electricity, as well as
Physics 221
electromagnetic induction
as applied to
generators, motors, &
transformers
J. Explain atomic
Physics 323
Ditto
Physics 323
Ditto
structure, the
development of atomic
theory, & modern
quantum theory
K. Explain nuclear
energy, basic principles
of particle accelerators,
& detection instruments
L. Understand
Physics 211
calculations of
Physics 220
mechanical advantage &
friction as related to
simple & compound
machines
Physics 211/220 Lab
Ditto
M. Apply the laws of
Physics 211
motion as they relate to
Physics 220
Physics 211/220 Lab
Ditto
Ditto
gravity, speed,
acceleration, & velocity
N. Explain work, power,
Physics 211
Physics 211/220 Lab
energy, and the
Physics 220
Physics 212/221 Lab
measurement of each
Physics 212
Physics 221
Physics 322
Physics 323
O. Describe applications
Physics 323
Ditto
of solid state physics &
modern technology
P. Apply mathematics,
Physics 211
Physics 211/220 Lab
including statistics,
Physics 220
Physics 212/221 Lab
calculus, & introductory
Physics 212
& differential equations
Physics 221
to investigations in
Physics 322
physics & the analysis
Physics 323
Ditto
of data
211-212 College Physics (4, 4) (TBR: PHYS 2010-2020) A non-calculus
introduction to the basic principles of physics. 211: mechanics, elasticity, fluids,
wave motion, sound, and heat. 212: electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern
physics. Must be taken in sequence. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Prereq: MATH 140 or equivalent.
220 University Physics (4) (TBR: PHYS 2110) A calculus-based introduction to the
basic principles of physics. Topics include mechanics, elasticity, oscillatory motion,
wave motion, sound, fluids and thermodynamics. Three hours of lecture and two
hours of laboratory. Prereq: MATH 251.
221 University Physics (4) (TBR: PHYS 2120) A continuation of the calculus-based
introduction to the basic principles of physics. Topics include: electricity,
magnetism, basic circuits, geometrical optics and physical optics. Three hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prereq: PHYS 220 and MATH 252.
322 University Physics (3) A continuation of the calculus-based introduction to the
basic principles of physics. Topics include: fluids, waves, thermodynamics, and
optics. Prereq: PHYS 221.
323 University Physics (3) A continuation of the calculus-based introduction to the
basic principles of physics. Topics include: relativity, radioactivity, nuclear
structure, basic quantum mechanics, atomic structure and solid state physics with
applications to lasers and semiconductors, and elementary particles. Prereq: PHYS
322 or consent of instructor.
343 Methods in Physics Research (3) An introduction to experimental and
theoretical methods in physics research. Topics include: instrumentation, data
acquisition and analysis, and mathematical and computational methods. Prereq:
PHYS 221.
491-492 (691-692) Special Projects in Physics (1-3, 1-3) Research projects or
special topics under the active supervision of a faculty member. Prereq: Junior
standing and instructor’s approval.