Physics Zoology General Information 319. Applied Optics (4) S Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Phsx 163, Math 112. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. 320. Solid State Physics (4) S alternate years 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 251. 342. Electronics II (4) S alternate years 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, acitve filters, oscillators, phase-locked loops, computer modeling of circuit operation, etc. Prerequisite: Phsx 241. 350. Analytical Mechanics (5) A Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisite: Phsx 163, Math 371 to be taken concurrently. 351,352. Electromagnetic Theory (5-4) W,S Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, motion of charged particles, relativistic electrodynamics. Prerequisites: Phsx 163, Math 371; Math 373 is corequisite for Phsx 352. 364. Classical Physics Lab (1) A Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. One three-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: Phsx 161-166 and Phsx 241. 365. Modern Physics Lab (1) W Foundation experiments in modern physics, including determination of many of the fundamental constants. One three- hour lab each week. Prerequisite: Phsx 161-166 and Phsx 241. 366. Nuclear Physics Lab (1) S Experiments in nuclear physics and nuclear instrumentation. Introduces students to tools and techniques of nuclear physics. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx PS 161-166. 421. Computational Physics (4) 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 350, Math 325, 371; Comsci 160. 461. Quantum Mechanics (4) A Wave-particle duality, Bohr and Sommerfeld models, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one- dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: Phsx 251, 350; Math 373. 462. Atomic and Molecular Physics (4) W Multi-electron atoms, Pauli exclusion principles, Periodic Table, Atomic Spectra, perturbation theory, molecular bonding and spectra, quantum statistical distributions, lasers. Prerequisite: Phsx 461. 463. Nuclear and Particle Physics (4) S Nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: Phsx 462. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Su,A,W,S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 483. Topics in Physics (1-5) Sa, A, W, 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. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A, W, S A continuation of Physics 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. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A, W, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more quarters of research (Phsx 480) 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. 499. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) A, W, S Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty adviser. One quarter required for physics majors May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. 503. Physics 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 OF ZOOLOGY Chair: Samuel I. Zevelojf Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Nancy Baker 626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, David S. Havertz, J. Neil Jensen, Carl D. Marti, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zevelojf; Associate Professors: Amelia Ahern-Rindell; Assistant Professors: W. Sue Fairbanks, Ron A. Meyers Description Zoology is the study of animals. As such, it includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These 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 or 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, a large proportion are involved in pre-medical professional training. We have an excellent record in placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and optometry schools. 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 chair early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate adviser who can best offer course and career suggestions. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Zoology majors must have a C- or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. Students are required to earn a C- grade in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 51 credit hours of Zoology courses. Zool LSI60, General Zoology, or equivalent knowledge, is a prerequisite of all Zoology classes except Zool LSI80, LS201, 202, LS230 and may be counted in the major. • Zoology courses required (35 credit hours selected from the following): Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 299 (1), 330 (5), 345 (4), 372 (4), 420 (5) or 421 (5), 499 (1). Courses selected from this list cannot be counted toward the elective credit requirement below, except Zool 420 and 421 in cases when both classes are successfully completed. • Zoology courses to elect from (minimum of 16 credit hours): LS201 (5), 202 (4), 292 (1-6), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 350 (4), 380 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 430 (5), 435 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (4), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 489 (1- 5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-3), 497 (2), 498 (2). • No more than 3 hours of Zoology 489 may count toward the major. • Support courses required: Botany LSI 10 (5); in addition, one course from the following list: Botany 112 (4), 310 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 322 (4), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 362 (5), 364 (5), 411 (5), or Micro LS205 (5). For the additional support course, ecology-oriented students should take a Botany class*; pre-medical professional students should take the Microbiology class. *Note: Students should see the Chair of the Department of Botany about approval for taking Botany courses requiring Botany 298 as a prerequisite. • Other support courses required: Chem LSI 11 (5), 112 (5), 113(5);orLS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), and 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4) or 307 (5); pre-medical professional students should take the Chem PS 121-123 and 311-313 series; Math 107 (5); students planning to attend graduate or professional schools are encouraged to take a class in the calculus series (Math 111 or 112 or 113); pre-medical professional students are required to take one year of mathematics; Phsx PS 101 (5) or PS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1); pre-medical professional students should take the Phsx PS 111-116 series. Recommended Curriculum: The following year-by-year curriculum is strongly recommended to facilitate timely progression through the Zoology Major. Students are encouraged to begin courses in their major during their freshman year rather than concentrating only on fulfilling general education requirements. Freshman Year: Zool 160; Botany 110; Chem* 111, 112, and 113 or 121, 122, and 123; Engl 111, 112, and one additional English course; Math 107. Sophomore Year: Zool 211, 212, 299; Chem* 311, 312, and 313 or 307; Micro 205 or one additional Botany course; Phsx* 101 or 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, and 116. Jr. & Sr. Years: Zool 330, 345, 372, 420 or 421, 499 and elect a minimum of 16 additional credits in Zoology. * Specific course series may vary depending on chosen area of emphasis and career goals. See support courses required for Zoology Major. Student Services Interdisc. 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