296 Micro 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) S Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Micro 3254. Micro 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) S A practical introduction to the literature and information resources of the life sciences. Students will expand their research skills and be able to develop effective research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries. Cross listed in Botany, Library Sciences and Zoology. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010. Cross listed with Botany and Zoology. Micro 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) S Applied, environmental microbiology and biotechnology including transport of microorganisms through environment, microbial pathogens and toxins in environment. Biodeterioration, contamination control, and biosafety. Pollution microbiology, environmental management, bioremediation, waste treatment, biological insecticides. Microbiology of man-made environments. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 3502. Environmental Health (2) F Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Micro LSI 113 or Micro LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. Micro 3603. Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions (3) Su, F, S Characteristics of microorganisms and parasites - emphasizing mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans. Intended for students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and those working that field. Micro 3853. Food Microbiology (3; F Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 4054. Microbial Physiology (4) F Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 3070. Micro 4154. Microbial Genetics (4) S Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Chem 3070 recommended. Micro 4252. Cell Culture (2) F (aoss-listed with Botany) Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054, or Botany LS/SI 1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or Botany SI2104 and Botany 2121. Micro 4354. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (4) S Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Micro LS/SI2054, Chem 2310 or Chem 3070. Micro 3053 recommended. Micro 4554. Virology (4) S Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Two lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 4800. Directed Research (1-2) F, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. Micro 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Su, F, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. Micro 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, F, S (See Micro 2890 for description.) Micro 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Micro 4991. Microbiology Seminar (1) F, S Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. Micro 5034. Microbiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. DEPARTMENT Physics Chair: Dr. Brad Carroll Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Kathy Stewart 801-626-6163 E-mail: kstewart 1 ©weber. edu WWW: http://physics.weber.edu Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Dale A. Osrlie, Daniel V. Schroeder, John E. Sohl, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professor: Colin Inglefield, Adam Johnston, Jay W. Phippen; Assistant Professors: Michelle Lynn Arnold, Stacy Palen; Research Faculty: John Armstrong Physics is the study and application of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, gravity, electromagnetism, heat, and microscopic interactions. These laws govern the behavior of objects at all scales, from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire observable universe. In between, physicists study nuclear reactions, the interactions of atoms with light, properties of solids, chaotic dynamics of fluids, and the evolution of stars and galaxies, among many other applications. Our courses in physics introduce all of the most important fundamental laws and many of their applications. Equally valuable, however, are the skills that students develop in these courses, from analytical thinking and problem solving to experimental design and interpretation. Majoring in physics can thus prepare a student for a variety of careers in research, education, business, industry, and government. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 CATALOG