166 Physics 455. Virology (5) Characteristics and ecology of the viruses. Prerequisites: Micro 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Problems in Microbiology (1-3) Independent research under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximum allowable credit 5 hours.) 483. Readings in Microbiology (1-3) Advanced topics in microbiology under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximum allowable credit 3 hours.) 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Microbiology 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. (Maximum allowable credit 3 hours.) Department of Physics Chairman: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone: 626-6163 Professors: J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills; Associate Professors: Rondo N. Jeffery, Jay W. Phippen; Assistant Professors: Farhang Amiri, Dale A. Ostlie; Visiting Associate Professors: Fred W. Lott, Richard J. Reif. Descriptions Physics or Applied Physics-Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, thermodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state, relativity, quantum mechanics, modern physics, and nuclear physics. Those who will seek employment with a bachelor's degree in physics, or who wish to take advanced training in other fields, should investigate the liberal program in physics. A joint major is also possible such as mathematics and physics. Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Engineering Physics This interdisciplinary program requires 198 credit hours for completion and is designed for the professionally minded student wanting to go into engineering. It is designed to produce an engineer physicist who is able to analyze a problem using the fundamentals of physics, and who is then able to employ the principles of engineering. The student choosing this program must specialize in either the electronics or the computer science speciality as described below. Physics Teaching The department also offers a program leading to a bachelor's degree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated through the Department of Secondary Education. Employment Outlook Employment opportunities in Physics are good to excellent. The job market is expected to remain solid for the foreseeable future. (Source: American Institute ot Physics, 335 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017.) Related Careers Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, bioengineering, medical electronics, production supervision, industrial sales, patent law, solid state physics, optics, nuclear engineering, etc. Program: Physics Majors Bachelor Degree: Emphases: Physics Applied Physics Engineering Physics Physics Teaching General requirements for all Physics Majors: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. A math minor is automatically satisfied for Physics and Engineering Physics. An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics. Engineering Physics requires an overall GPA of 2.40. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.50 overall GPA. A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics. A total of 198 credit hours are required for Engineering Physics. A total of 60 credit hours must be upper division courses numbered 300 and above. Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following; Educ 105 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). 167 Physics Physics Major: Composite Teaching Major in Physical Sciences:-(See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Program: Physics Departmental Honors General Requirements: Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Fulfill the requirements of either the Physics departmental major, the Applied Physics major, the Engineering Physics major, or the Physics Teaching Major. Specific Requirements: Program: Physics Minor General Requirements: A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. Prior departmental approval is required. Specific Requirements: Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Nine to fifteen additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics courses. Program: Physics Teaching Minor General Requirements: A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. Prior department approval is required. Students obtaining a Physics Teaching minor must satisfy the School of Education Certification (See Teacher Education Program). Specific Requirements: A minimum of 25 credit hours of Physics courses. Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Ten additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. Physics courses required (48 hours): Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 317 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). Physics courses from which to elect (8-12 credit hours): Phsx 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), or approved 483 courses. Support courses required (41 credit hours): Chem 121 (5), 122 (5), Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 451 (4), 372 (4), Comsci 260 (3). Applied Physics Major: Physics courses required (27 credit hours): Phsx 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), or Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (1), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), Phsx 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4). Physics courses from which to elect (9-12 approved credit hours): Phsx 311 (3), 317 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), or approved 480, 483, 489 classes. Support courses required (25 credit hours): Math 211 (5), Chem 121 (5), Comsci 260 (3), Electc 124 (5), Engrtc 345 (3), 355 (4). Support courses from which to elect (15 credit hours): Approved credits in Chemistry, Math, Computer Information Systems, Pre-engineering or Engineering Technology. Engineering Physics Major: Physics courses required (68 credit hours): Phsx 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 317 (4), 318 (4) or 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). Support courses required (58 credit hours): Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 372 (4), 451 (4), 461 (3), 462 (3), 463 (3). Chem 121 (5), 122 (5). Comsci 260 (3). Prengr 350 (4), 352 (4). One technical emphases is required: Electronics Emphasis 126 credit hours): Prengr 124 (5), 221 (5), 351 (4); Elentc 350 (4), 356 (4); Engrtc 355 (4). or Computer Emphasis (24 credit hours): Comsci 201 (4), 215 (4), 302 (4), 370 (4), 430 (4), 470 (4). Physics Teaching Major: Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Phsx .101 (5), or 107 (5), 103 (5), 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Seventeen credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. Support course required (3 credit hours): Commun 102 (3). In fulfilling requirements for a Physics major, take at least eighteen hours of Physics Honors credit. Complete a Physics Honors senior project (minimum 2 hours). A student may receive Physics Honors credit in any of the physics courses required for the respective Physics majors. Permission from the department chairperson should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.)