550 College of Science Chemical Technology Center Director: Dr. Edward B. Walker Location: Science Lab Building, 503M Telephone: 801-626-7444, Fax: 801-626-7445, Email: ewalker@weber.edu The mission of the Chemical Technology Center is to enhance the learning environment at Weber State University. The Center involves students and faculty in applied research activities that concomitantly provide extra-curricular learning opportunities, service to the community, and productive relationships with local and regional industries. Museum of Natural Science Location: Lind Lecture Hall 104 Telephone: 801-626-6653 The Museum of Natural Science is an educational facility available to students in elementary and secondary schools, college students, and members of the community. Teachers wishing instructional materials and/or activities concerning the Museum's exhibits should contact the Director of the Museum of Natural Science, 801-626-6653. The Museum is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Student group visits are encouraged in the afternoon. Layton P. Ott Planetarium Director: Dr. Stacy Palen, SL 209 Web Site: weber.edu/planetarium The Planetarium, featuring a 30-foot hemispherical dome, is used for instruction in undergraduate astronomy classes. It is also a science education facility featuring programs of interest to elementary students, secondary students, and the general public. For the general public, a program featuring some topic of current interest in astronomy is given one evening a week. Any teacher wishing instructional materials or wanting to set up an appointment for a class visit should contact the Director of the Planetarium, 801-626-6871. Pre-Professional Programs For information see weber.edu/ premedicalprofessionalprograms or call the Pre-Medical Professional Programs office 801-626-7755. Students pursuing one of the following programs should satisfy the pre-professional requirements while completing a bachelor's degree within the College of Science. Students should work closely with both their pre-professional advisor and their academic major advisor. Since course loads are typically heavy, and requirements and application procedures vary among post-graduate programs, students should plan their academic strategies early and with full information. Advisement Students should be familiar with requirements in the Weber State catalog and consult with the pre-professional advisor and an advisor in their major department. Emphasis Advisor Room Telephone Pre-Chiropractic Dr. Jason Fritzler SL 407 801-626-7755 Pre-Dentistry Dr. Matthew Domek SL 307M 801-626-6950 Pre-Medical Dr. Jason Fritzler SL 407 801-626-7755 Pre-Optometry Dr. Jason Fritzler SL 407 801-626-7755 Pre-Pharmacy Dr. Don Davies SL 608 801-626-6224 Pre-Physical & Occupational Therapy Ms. Sherrie Jensen sw 102L 801-626-7425 Pre-Physician Assistant Dr. Karen Nakaoka SL 306M 801-626-7509 Pre-Podiatry Dr. Jason Fritzler SL 407 801-626-7755 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Dr. Ron A Meyers SL 409 801-626-6170 Biotechnician (AS) Location: Science Lab, SL402 Telephone: 801-626-6165 Grade Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: Total of 62 credit hours are required - 38 of these are required within the program. Advisement Students should meet with the program advisor; call the Department of Zoology secretary (801-626-6165) for information. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Science requirements. These should include ECON 1740, HIST 1700, or POLS 1100. The following courses required for the Biotechnician program will satisfy the quantitative core and the life and physical sciences portion of the general education requirements: MATH 1050, CHEM 1210, PHYS 1010, and MICR 2054. Students should complete the AS program in two years and take the laboratory intensive courses for the Biotechnician Institutional Certificate in their third year. Major Course Requirements for AS Degree Courses Required (37 credit hours) • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) • MICR 305 3 - Microbiolo gical Procedures Credits: (3) • BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4) or • BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog