Physics Physics • General Information 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) 5 Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) A Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology LS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 405. Microbial Physiology (5) S Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 307. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) S The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 425. Cell Culture (3) A Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 or Botany 112. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 435. Antimicrobial Agents (4) W Topics include biology of microorganisms relevant to antimicrobials, modes of action of antimicrobials, including factors affecting efficacy and resistance development. Types of antimicrobials and their uses will be considered. Antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents will be included. Topics such as formulation, regulatory problems, health risks, and marketing of antimicrobials will also be discussed in this course. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Chem 313 or Chem 307, Micro 255. 455. Virology (5) W Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Microbiology LS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Directed Research (1-2) A, W, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) A, W, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, S A continuation of Micro 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. Microbiology Seminar (1) A, W Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) A, W, S 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 OF PHYSICS Interim Chair: Bradley W. Carroll (interim) Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmoreland 626-6163 Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Dale A. Ostlie, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professor: Jay W. Phippen, Daniel V. Schroeder, John E. Sohl Descriptions 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. The Department offers two principal major programs, Physics and Applied Physics. The Physics major places more emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level. It also provides a better foundation for graduate work in pure physics. The Applied Physics major places more emphasis on physical phenomena and hands- on experience. Thus, it is more suitable for those planning to go either directly into industrial employment or into graduate programs in certain applied fields. Since the course requirements for these two majors overlap considerably, students can easily switch from one major to the other any time before their senior year. The Department also offers a Physics Teaching major, designed specifically for those planning to teach physics at the secondary school level. PROGRAM: PHYSICS MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Emphases: • Physics • Applied Physics • Physics Teaching General requirements for all Physics Majors: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • 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. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.50 overall GPA. A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics, 60 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) Physics Major: • Physics courses required (58 credit hours): Phsx PS 161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS164 (1), 165 (1), 166 (1), 241 (5), 251 (4), 318 (4), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499 (1). • Physics courses from which to elect (minimum of 8 credit hours, including at least two 300-level courses): Phsx 316 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 342 (4), 421 (4), 480 (1-4), approved 483 (1-4), 497 (2). Support courses required (43 credit hours): ChemPS121 (5), 122 (5); Math 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5), 321 (3), 325 (3), 371 (4), 373 (4); Comsci 160 (4). Applied Physics Major: Physics courses required (54 credit hours): Phsx PS 161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS164 (1), 165 (1), 166 (1), 241 (5), 251 (4), 319 (4), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1X461 (4), 480 (4), 499(1). • Physics courses from which to elect (minimum of 12 credit hours; departmental approval required): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 320 (4), 342 (4), 421 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), approved 483 (1-4), 497 (2); EET 212 (4); Geosc 460 (4); Chem 341 (4), 342 (4). • Support courses required (43 credit hours): ChemPS121 (5), 122 (5); Math 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5), 321 (3), 325 (3), 371 (4), 373 (4); Comsci 120 (4) or 160 (4). Physics Teaching Major: • Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Phsx PS 101 (5), PS103 (5), PS161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS164 (1), 165 (1), 166(1). • Seventeen credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. • Support course required (3 credit hours): Commun HU102 (3). PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Physical Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Composite Teaching majors. • A minor is not required. • Physical Science/Mathematics/Computer Science Composite Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 3.00 and admission to the Teacher Education Program. (See admission requirements to Teacher Education.) Note: Educ 300 and 400 classes are open only to students admitted to Teacher Education. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining one of the Physical Science/ Mathematics/Computer Science Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Program). • Support courses required: Educ 365 (3); choose one of the following: ChFam SS150 (5), Psych 314 (3), ChFam 450 (3). Specific Requirements: • Students must complete a minimum of 72 credit hours from the areas listed below. Two or more areas of emphasis must be selected, and the listed required courses for each selected emphasis area must be completed. Course work beyond the emphasis requirements but counting toward the 72 credit total may be selected from the optional course list for each selected emphasis area, or from the entire course list of non-emphasis areas. The selected areas of emphasis will be identified on the official student records. • Chemistry courses required (28 hours): Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), and 312 (4). Optional courses: Chem 301 (4), 307 (5) and 313 (4). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 242 243 Continuing Education