Department of General Education for Physical Science Professor W. S. Buss, Associate Professors H. P. Huish, E. S. Murphy, C. A. Osmond, D: O. Peterson, Head; Assistant Professors F. E. Rabe, S. L. Seager. The Department of General Education is a department within the Mathematics and Physical Science Division. The courses of this department consist of Physical Science 1 and 2 which fulfill area requirements. These courses are designed primarily for the non-physical science and non-engineering majors and aim to develop within the student: 1. An understanding and appreciation of the fundamental laws and principles of the physical universe, and their influence upon the history and behavior of mankind. 2. An understanding of scientific progress both past and present, and its impact upon world affairs. 3. A desire to apply scientific discovery to the betterment of humanity. 4. The ability to apply the scientific method of acquiring knowledge, to think clearly, to develop sound judgment, intellectual honesty, and personal integrity. Students who complete the 9 credit hours in Physical Science 1 and 2 will have met the Physical Science group requirements for graduation. Students who elect to fill their Physical science group requirements with other selected courses will receive credit for only one of the following coursees: Physical Science 1, Physics 10, Physics 4, Physics 7. Students are encouraged to broaden their experience by selecting courses from a variety of fields. Courses of Instruction 1. Integration of Physical ScienceA general education course which aims to achieve the objectives of Weber College and those departmental objectives listed above by drawing instructional material from the fields of Astronomy, Physics, and Meteorology. Four lecture periods and one laboratory period a week. Five quarter hours. Autumn, Winter, Spring. Staff 2. Integration of Physical Science A continuation of Physical Science 1, drawing instructional material from the fields of chemistry and geology. Prerequisite: Physical Science 1. Three lectures and one discussion laboratory period a Fourier series solution. Prerequisite: Mathematics 141. W (4). Staff Department of Geology and Geography Professor Walter R. Buss, Head; Associate Professor Dallas O. Peterson The Department of Geology and Geography provides an opportunity for the student to acquire an appreciation of the natural environment through the use of slides, lectures, laboratory studies, and field trips. A second major purpose of the department is to make the student conscious of such work problems as conservation and the reciprocal relationship of man and his environment. The third major purpose is to provide fundamental training needed by those desiring to make a vocation of geology and geography and to aid in their placement according to their talents. Geography MinorStudents minoring in geography must take Geography 1, Geology 1, or Physics 13, and three approved courses from the following: Geography 3, 20, 101, 105, 107, 109, 111. Geography Teaching MinorSame as above. Geology MinorStudents minoring in geology must take Geology 11, 3, 7, 8, 9, 110, and 150. Geology 105 recommended GEOGRAPHY Courses of Instruction 1. Environmental GeographyRelationship and motions of the earth and the effects of these and other factors such as climate, soil, land features, vegetation, and animals on man's activities. A W S (5). Buss, Peterson 2. Physical Geography of UtahDiverse features of Utah with emphasis on physiography; scenic features, and natural resources; brief discussions of exploration and early history, plants, animals, and population trends and changes. Recommended for education students. Two days of field trips required. S (3). Buss 3. Geography of North AmericaEnvironment of man and his activities on the continent of North America. W (5). Buss, Peterson 20. Economic Geography Resources, production, commerce, economic problems of major areas of the earth; emphasis also on U. S. and Russian positions and on the underdeveloped countries (same as Economics 20). W (5). 101. Regional Geography of WorldMajor regions bound