General Information SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES Students go through cafeteria line in the 1940's. Office of the Dean: Science Lab, Room 613 Telephone Contact: Myrtle Hadlock 626-6159 The School of Natural Sciences offers a comprehensive array of courses, programs and undergraduate degrees encompassing the biological, earth, and physical sciences. Courses are offered through two biological science departments: Microbiology-Botany, and Zoology; four physical science departments: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and Physics; and the Center for Science Education. Programs are available in five undergraduate curricular offering categories: Liberal Arts, Pre-Professional, Professional, Technical Education, and General Education. Liberal Arts Programs (majors and minors) allow students to pursue in-depth study in the natural science discipline of one's choice. They also allow one to experience a more diverse education through broader study outside of the natural sciences. Liberal arts graduates are able to find employment in a variety of entry-level positions directly related to their major discipline. They are also able to move into graduate school or professional programs. Liberal arts graduates have the education for significant career ladder movement in their discipline fields. They also have the background to exercise unique job mobility to become entrepreneurs and pioneer new career directions. Pre-Professional Programs are designed for students interested in specific professional careers requiring additional education at professional schools elsewhere. Weber State College has an excellent record of graduates being admitted into professional school programs. Professional Teacher Education Programs are designed to meet the needs of students seeking certification to teach in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. A new Center for Science Education has been established in the School to enhance preservice teacher education programs in the natural sciences. Job opportunities for teachers with majors or minors in natural science disciplines are excellent Technical Education Programs are offered to meet the needs of individuals seeking vocational and technical preparation required for skilled job-entry or reentry employment, as well as for career updating and occupational enhancement. Currently, we offer two associate of applied science degree programs and a Certificate of Skill Proficiency. General Education Courses are required of all students who receive a baccalaureate degree from Weber State College. The goal of the School of Natural Sciences' general education requirements is to enrich the quality of the students personal life through learning. The natural sciences general education courses are designed: 1. To augment the student's understanding of accumulated scientific knowledge, the means of acquiring scientific knowledge, and the methods of expressing and conveying scientific knowledge to others; 2. To stimulate interests through exposure to new areas of investigation; 3. To instill an appreciation of the interrelationships among disciplines; 4. To stimulate growth toward a philosophy of fife. Students planning to major or minor in the School of Natural Sciences should contact the appropriate department for assistance in planning their program. The details of the requirements for all majors and minors are listed with the respective departments. Students completing the teaching majors, minors, or emphasis will also work closely with the Center for Science Education and the School of Education. Students completing baccalaureate programs in the School of Natural Sciences may receive either the bachelor of arts degree or the bachelor of science degree. Majors Minors Botany* Botany* Chemistry* Chemistry* Geography* Geography* Geology Geology* Microbiology Microgiology Physics* Physics* Zoology* Zoology* Biology Composite** Earth Science Composite*" t Physical Science Composite* Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 154 155 Continuing Education