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Show 294 295 Phsx 2020. General Physics II (4) Sm, F, S Second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, atomic, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Phsx PS/SI2010. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. Phsx 2020L. General Physics Laboratory II (1) Sm, F, S Must accompany Phsx 2020. One 3-hour lab per week. Phsx 2090. Environmental Physics - Energy and Power (3) An interdisciplinary course dealing with the chemical and physical concepts of energy and power. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging energy crisis, effects upon the environment and the quality of life. Phsx PS/SI2210. Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (4) F, S First semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics, primarily for students in science, math, computer science, and pre engineering. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Co- requisite: Math SI1210. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/ discussion format. Phsx PS/SI2210L. Laboratory Physics I (1) F, S Co-requisite: Phsx PS/SI2210. One 3-hour lab per week. Phsx SI2220. Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (4) F, S Second semester of a two semester sequence in calculus-based physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Phsx PS/SI2210. Co- requisite: Math SI1220. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/ discussion format. Phsx SI2220L. Laboratory Physics II (1) F, S Must accompany Phsx SI2220. One 3-hour lab per week. Phsx 2300. Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran (3) F Introduction to the C, C++, and Fortran programming languages. General programming theory and practice. Introduction to applications of computers and computer programming in the sciences. Prerequisites: Math QL1050 and Math 1060 or Math QL 1080 or placement test. Phsx 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Phsx 2740. Introductory Modern Physics (3) S Relativity, quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220, Math SI1220. Phsx 2800. Introductory Individual Research Problems (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed research project which includes physics at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Phsx 2830. Introductory Readings in Physics (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed reading project which includes physics at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Phsx 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Physics Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Phsx 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Phsx 3160. Astrophysics (3) F Selected topics in astrophysics which may include telescopes, celestial mechanics, stellar structure and evolution, stellar pulsation, supernovae, black holes, interstellar medium, galactic structure, active galaxies, quasars, galactic clusters and super clusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220. Phsx 3180. Thermal Physics (3) S An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include heat and work; ideal gases; equipartition of energy; entropy; the Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications to heat engines, refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, phase transitions, blackbody radiation, and properties of solids. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220 and Math SI1220. Phsx 3190. Applied Optics (3) F Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments, interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220/ SI2220L, Math SI 1220. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Phsx 3200. Solid State Physics (3) S (alternate years - even) Modern theory of the solid state, with emphasis on crystal structures, energy bands and fermi levels, conduction in metals and semiconductors, Hall effect, photoconductivity, junction diodes and transistors, field effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication. Corequisite: Phsx 2740. Phsx 3300. Computational Physics (3) S (alternate years - odd) Computational techniques are discussed in the context of addressing important physical problems. Topics may include root- finding algorithms, curve fitting, interpolation methods, linear systems, numerical integrations, differential equations, boundary value problems, finite difference methods, eigenvalue problems, Fourier analysis, and Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220, Phsx 2300. Phsx 3410. Electronics I (4) F An introductory course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. The course includes a brief review of a.c. circuit analysis using complex impedances and covers basic principles of semiconductor operation, transistor switching, analog and digital integrated circuits, analog-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L. Phsx 3420. Electronics II (3) S (alternate years - odd) Intermediate-level course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. Topics may include: power supplies and voltage regulation, analog transistor operation, silicon-controlled rectifiers, phototransistors, LEDs, uni-junction transistors, active filters, oscillators, phase-locked loops, computer modeling of circuit operation, etc. Prerequisite: Phsx 3410. Phsx 3500. Analytical Mechanics (3) F Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220 and Math 2280. Phsx 3510. Electromagnetic Theory (3) F Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace's equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220, Math 2210 and Math 2280. Phsx 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) S Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges. Prerequisites: Phsx 3500, 3510. Phsx 3640. Advanced Physics Laboratory (2) S Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and nuclear physics. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. Two two-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L and Phsx 3410. Phsx 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Phsx 4610. Quantum Mechanics (3) F Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: Phsx 2740, Math 2270. Corequisites: Phsx 3500; Math 3710. Phsx 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) S Approximation methods, multi-electron atoms, atomic radiation, nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: Phsx 4610. Phsx 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) Sm, F, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Phsx 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) Sm, F, S Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modern physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged. May be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Phsx 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S A continuation of Phsx 2890. Open to all students. Phsx 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Phsx 4970. Senior Thesis (2) Sm, F, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (Phsx 4800) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will include an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. Phsx 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, S Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. Phsx 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Zoology Chair: Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Julie Baker 801-626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, J. Neil Jensen, Kent Van De Graaff, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professors: Jonathan B. Clark, Ron A. Meyers, John F. Mull, Robert K. Okazaki; Assistant Professors: John F. Cavitt ioology is the study of animals. It includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells, to field examinations of natural populations. Some zoologists focus their studies on a specific group of animals; others specialize on problems or processes, such as those in physiology or genetics, which are common to many groups. Zoologists have made many important contributions to our understanding of the natural world. Furthermore, they benefit humankind through their work in areas such as medicine and environmental conservation. Although our majors pursue several tracks, many are involved in premedical professional training. We have an excellent record of placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs. The faculty strongly encourage majors to pursue guided research, particularly through the department's thesis program. All students are urged to consult with the department early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate advisor who can offer course and career suggestions. DNA Laboratory The Department of Zoology maintains a DNA Laboratory on the first floor of the Science Laboratory Building in the College of Science. It is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment for DNA isolation and analysis. The laboratory is used for student course work, faculty-supervised student research, and faculty research. It is the only such facility in the state dedicated to undergraduate use. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science HSi! BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL** Social A Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State Univers 2002-2003 Catalog t Y Weber State Unive 2002-2003 Catalog r s i t y |