254 255 PSlll. General Chemistry (5) A, S, Su Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Designed primarily for students of agriculture, forestry, family life, nursing and some other fields of life science. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. 112. Elementary Organic Chemistry (5) Su, W, Elementary study of the compounds of carbon. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem PSlll or equivalent. 113. Elementary Biochemistry (5) Su, S An elementary study of the chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem PSlll, Chem 112 or equivalent. 120. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) 5m, A, W, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem PS121. Three lectures per week. PS121, 122, 123. Principles of Chemistry (5-5-5) A series designed for all students who will take more than one year of chemistry. The fundamental principles of chemistry with laboratory emphasis upon qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Math 105 and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or Chem 120. 131, 132, 133. Chemistry Laboratory for AP Students (1,1,1) Laboratory program for advanced placement students. Open only to high school students. PS136. Principles of Physical Science (5) 5 A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. 213. Quantitative Analysis (5) Su, W Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Three lecture-recitations and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 260. Laboratory Safety (1) 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. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Chemistry 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 297. Chem Tech Seminar (1) W A course designed to provide the skills in notebook organization, simple report writing, lab safety, instrument upkeep, minor instrumental trouble-shooting and industrial units of measurement that are needed to enter the job market as a chem tech. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 298. Chem Tech Seminar (1) W A course designed to provide the skills in chemical library research, detailed report writing and the development of new analysis procedures for the lab that are needed to enter the job market as a chem tech. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 299. Chem Tech Seminar (1) 5 A course designed to provide the skills in company procedures, industrial safety, government regulations, waste disposal, and the handling of hazardous material that are needed to enter the job market as a chem tech. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 301. Elementary Physical Chemistry (4) For non-chemistry majors. Four lectures a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 305. Elementary Chemical Instrumentation (4) S For non-chemistry majors. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 306. Applied Analysis (4) 5 A course designed to provide the quantitative and instrumental skills needed to enter the job market as a chem tech. Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Chem 213 and Chem 305. 307. Biochemistry (5) A, S Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 312. 311, 312, 313. Organic Chemistry (4-4-4) Fundamentals of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 122 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 123. 341, 342, 343. Physical Chemistry (4-4-4) Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Chem 213, Phsx PS261-266, and Math 113. 453. Electro- and Radiochemical Methods (3) A Theory and practice of electrochemical and radiochemical analytical methods in the study of chemical systems. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 343 or permission of instructor. 454. Spectrometric and Separation Methods (5) W Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation analytical methods in the study of chemical systems. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Chem 343 or permission of instructor. 455. Geochemistry (4) The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Four lectures a week. Prerequisites: Chem 123 and Geosci 206 or consent of instructor. 457. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (4) Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisite: GeoSci 121, GeoSci 122 or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. 460. Inorganic Chemistry (5) S A study of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table, current theories and laboratory work. Prerequisites: Chem 343 or permission of instructor. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 470. Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3) A, W, S The specific topic will appear on students' transcripts. The course can be repeated with different topics. When used to satisfy chemistry major requirements, a minimum of 3 credit hours must be taken, and a specific topic cannot be counted more than once. Prerequisite: Chemistry 343 or permission of instructor. 471. Chemical Preparations (1-3) Synthesis and determination of the properties of selected chemical compounds. Three to nine hours of lab a week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 480. Research and Independent Study in Chemistry (1-5) 5m, A, W, 5 Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Chem 289. Open to all students 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Seminar (1) Limited to senior chemistry majors. 503. Chemistry for Teachers (3-5) 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 Geosciences Chair: Dr. Sidney Ash Location: Science Lab Building, Room SL 202M Telephone Contact: Karen Dalebout, 626-7139 Professors: Sidney Ash, James R. Wilson, Danny Vaughn; Associate Professors: W. Adolph Yonkee; Assistant Professor: Jeffery Eaton I he Geosciences are concerned with the earth, its origin, composition, and evolution through time as well as studying the processes that affect the earth and the life forms that have lived on it in the past. Many geoscience applications use computer technology for mapping the earth and modeling the processes that affect the planet. The department offers bachelor degrees in Geology and Applied Environmental Geosciences, and also offers an Earth Science Teaching Major and an option in the Physical Science Composite Teaching Major. A geology minor, geology teaching minor, and a geospatial analysis minor are also available. GEOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: None » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 102 of these is required within the major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) - 32-36 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Geology students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this program. Core and General Education Refer to page 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Math 105 is recommended for the Math Competency requirement. The following courses required for the Geology major will also satisfy General Education requirements: Chem PS121, CS PD102, Geosci PSlll, Phsx PS111/PS114, and Phsx PS161/PS162. * Students contemplating advanced degrees in geophysics should select a physics minor and additional mathematics. Additional mathematics is also required for advanced degrees in hydrology. Recommended minors for students planning a professional career in geology or related fields are: chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, geospatial analysis, or a life science. Students whose career goals are in the areas of management or technical writing should consider a business minor or English minor. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Geosciences Courses Required (50 credit hours) Physical Geology 5 Phys Geol Lab - Surficial Processes 1 Phys Geol Lab - Earth Materials 1 Historical Geology 5 Mineralogy 5 Petrology 5 Structural Geology 4 Geomorphology 4 Paleontology 4 Principles of Stratigraphy 4 Field Methods 3 Summer Field Camp 6 Senior Seminar in Earth Systems 3 Electives (8 credit hours required) Select at least one course from each group for a total of two courses. •Group I (minimum 4 credit hours) Geosci 254 Environmental Geology 4 Geosci 308 Water Resources 4 Geosci 388 Ground Water 4 Geosci 453 Mineral Resources & Enviro 4 •Group II (minimum 4 credit hours) Geosci 385 Principles of Sedimentology 4 Geosci 455 Geochemistry 4 Geosci 460 Geophysics 4 Geosci 463 Global Tectonics 4 Support Courses Required (44 credit hours) Chem PS121-123 Principles of Chemistry 15 CS PD102 Computer Literacy 4 Math 106 Trigonometry 5 Geosci PSlll Geosci 112 Geosci 113 Geosci 122 Geosci 205 Geosci 206 Geosci 306 Geosci 315 Geosci 318 Geosci 376 Geosci 406 Geosci 451 Geosci 499 GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCf MATH MATH ED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences Q GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI W E B E R State University Weber State University