330 MICR 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MICR 4991. Microbiology Seminar (1) F, 5 Current topics in Mcrobiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034. Microbiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Sdence Emphasis Program. DEPARTMENT Physics Chain Dr. Brad Carroll Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone: Nereyda Hesterberg 801-626-6163 Web Site: http://physics.weber.edu Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Dale A. Ostlie, Daniel V Schroeder, John E. Sohl, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professors: Colin Inglefield, Adam Johnston; Assistant Professors: John Armstrong, Michdle L. Arnold, Stacy Palen rhysics is the study and application of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, gravity, dedromagnetism, heat, and microscopic interactions. These laws govern the behavior of objeds at all scales, from the smallest subatomic partides to the entire observable universe. In between, physidsts study nuclear reactions, the interactions of atoms with light, properties of solids, the 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 three major programs: Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching. The Physics major places emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level. It also provides a strong 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 Physics Teaching major is designed specifically for those planning to teach physics at the secondary school level. Students who are majoring in other disciplines are encouraged to consider a minor in physics, which indudes a year of introductory physics plus eight credit hours of additional physics courses. These electives may be chosen to emphasize basic theory, experimental techniques, or applied subfields such as optics and astrophysics. Physics Major bachelor's degree (bs or ba} » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Physics or Applied Physics. Physics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: No minor is required; however, a math minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for the Physics major, and a math minor may be satisfied with one additional upper division math course beyond the minimum required for the Applied Physics major. » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics majors. Physics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for graduation - 75 of these are required within the Physics major, 72 within the Applied Physics Major, and 45 hours are required within the Physics Teaching major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. Forty upper-division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 31 of these are required within the Physics major and 26 to 31 within the Applied Physics major. Advisement All Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching majors are strongly encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6163 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Physics Teaching majors are encouraged to also meet with a Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education advisor (call 801-626-6269). Admissions Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 17). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Physics and Applied Physics majors. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for specific requirements. The following courses required for the Physics and Applied Physics majors will satisfy general education requirements: PHYS PS/SI2210, CHEM PS/SI1210 and MATH SI1210. The following courses required for the Physics Teaching Major will satisfy general education requirements: PHYS PS/SI1010, PS1030, PS/SI2210, and Mathl210. Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Physics Major Physics Courses Required (41 credit hours) PHYS PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers (10) PHYS 2300 Sdentific Computing for Physical Systems (3) PHYS 2710 Introductory Modem Physics (3) PHYS 3180 Thermal Physics (3) PHYS 3410 Electronics for Scientists (4) PHYS 3500 Analytical Mechanics (3) PHYS 3510 Electromagnetic Theory (3) PHYS 3540 Mech. & Eledromagnetic Waves (3) PHYS 3640 Advanced Physics Lab (2) PHYS 4610 Quantum Mechanics (3) PHYS 4620 Atomic, Nuclear, & Particle Physics (3) PHYS 4990 Seminar in Physics (1) Physics Electives (3 credit hours) Select 3 credit hours from the following 3000 and 4000 level courses. PHYS 3160 Astrophysics (3) PHYS 3190 Applied Optics (3) PHYS 3200 Solid State Physics (3) PHYS 3300 Advanced Computational Physics (3) PHYS 3420 Data Acquisition and Analysis (3) Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog