334 analog-to-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2220. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. PHYS 3420. Data Acquisition and Analysis (3) 5 (alternate years - odd) Intermediate-level course in computer interfacing (data acquisition and analysis) for students in physics and all other sciences. Topics may include: data acquisition with industry-standard software packages, computerized test and measurement, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, data acquisition dedronics, electronic sensors (thermal sensors, light sensors, etc.), least squares curve fitting, fast Fourier transforms (FFT), Nyquist's theorem, noisy and weak signals. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2020 or SI2220, and MATH 1200. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. PHYS 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. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220, MATH 1200 and MATH 2280. PHYS 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; Maxwdl's equations. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220, MATH 1200, MATH 2210 and MATH 2280. PHYS 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) 5 Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; dedromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accderatrng charges. Prerequisites: PHYS 3500, 3510. PHYS 3570. Foundations of Science Education (3) A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to sdence teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher's education coursework. PHYS 3640. Advanced Physics Laboratory (2) 5 Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modem physics, and nuclear physics. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. Two two-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2220 and PHYS 3410. PHYS 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of sdence curricula induding lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately bdore student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. PHYS 4610. Quantum Mechanics (3) F Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave fundion, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: PHYS 2710, MATH 2270. Co-requisites: PHYS 3500; MATH 3710. PHYS 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) 5 Approximation methods, multi-electron atoms, atomic radiation, nuclear models, nudear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and eledroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: PHYS 4610. PHYS 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) 5m, F, 5 Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. PHYS 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) 5m, F, 5 Topics which can be studied indude (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modem physics, nudear 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 instmctor. PHYS 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5h, F, 5 A continuation of PHYS 2890. Open to all students. PHYS 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PHYS 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 (PHYS 4800) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will indude an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. PHYS 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. PHYS 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, seled another departmental course and develop a contrad detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contrad must be approved by instmctor, department chair, and Diredor of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Zoology Chain Dr. Samud I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Tara Diamond 801-626-6165 Professors: Jonathan B. Clark, Ron A. Meyers, John E Mull, Robert K Okazaki, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professor: John F. Cavitt; Assistant Professors: Brian Chung, Christopher Hoagstrom, Nicole Okazaki, Mchde Skopec, Barbara Trask Loology is the study of animals. It indudes 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 spedfic 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. Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog