280 PS2210. 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 1210. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/ discussion format. PS2210L. Laboratory Physics I (1) F, S Co-requisite: Phsx PS2210. One 3-hour lab per week. 2220. Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (4) F, 5 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 PS2210. Co- requisite: Math 1220. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/ discussion format. 2220L. Laboratory Physics II (1) F, S Must accompany Phsx 2220L. One 3-hour lab per week. 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. 2740. Introductory Modern Physics (3) 5 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 2220, Math 1220. 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. 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. 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 superclusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Phsx 2220. 3180. Thermal Physics (3) 5 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 2220 and Math 1220. 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 2220/ 2220L, Math 1220. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 3200. Solid State Physics (3) 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. Prerequisite: Phsx 2740. 3300. Computational Physics (3) 5 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 2220, Math 2250, and a computer programming language. 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 2220/2220L. 3420. Electronics II (3) 5 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, unijunction transistors, active filters, oscillators, phase-locked loops, computer modeling of circuit operation, etc. Prerequisite: Phsx 3410. 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. 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 2220, Math 2210 and Math 2250. 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) 5 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. 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 2220/2220L and Phsx 3410. 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. Prerequisities: Phsx 2220/2220L or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. 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. Corequisites: Phsx 3500; Math 3710. 281 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) 5 Approximation methods, multielectron 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. 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) 5m, F, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) 5m, 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. 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, F, S A continuation of Phsx 2890. Open to all students. 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. 4970. Senior Thesis (2) 5m, F, 5 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. 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, 5 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. 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: Dwayne Meadows, Ron A. Meyers; Assistant Professors: Jonathan B. Clark, John F. Mull, Robert K. Okazaki Zoology is the study of animals. It mcludes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches, ihese 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 °r 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. Zoology Major a ■■;!];! » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C-" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — 41 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above) — 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: Zool LS1010, LS1020, and LS1370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Zoology Courses Required (29 credit hours) Zool 1110 Principles of Zoology I 4 Zool 1120 Principles of Zoology II 4 Zool 1990 Zoology Orientation 1 Zool 3200 Cell Biology 4 Zool 3300 Genetics 4 Zool 3450 Ecology 4 Zool 3720 Evolution 3 Zool 4060 Comparative Physiology 4 or Zool 4210 Advanced Human Physiology 4 Zool 4990 Seminar 1 Elective Zoology Courses (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 upper division credit hours. Only one of Zool 4060 or Zool 4210 may be counted; whichever one was not taken as the required course. Zool 3340 Information Resources in the Life Sciences 2 Zool 3470 Zoogeography 3 PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts* Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business *Ecob MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC mm CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral Sciences Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Weber State University