292 293 Phsx 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Phsx 3160. Astrophysics (3) F Selected topics in astrophysics which may include telescopes, celestial mechanics, stellar stmcture and evolution, stellar pulsation, supernovae, black holes, interstellar medium, galactic structure, active galaxies, quasars, galactic clusters and super clusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220. Phsx 3180. Thermal Physics (3) 5 An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include heat and work; ideal gases; equipartition of energy; entropy; the Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications to heat engines, refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, phase transitions, blackbody radiation, and properties of solids. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220 and Math SI1220. Phsx 3190. Applied Optics (3) F Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments, interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220/ SI2220L, Math SI1220. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Phsx 3200. Solid State Physics (3) 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 2740. Phsx 3300. Computational Physics (3) S 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 SI2220, Phsx 2300. Phsx 3410. Electronics I (4) F An introductory course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. The course includes a brief review of a.c. circuit analysis using complex impedances and covers basic principles of semiconductor operation, transistor switching, analog and digital integrated circuits, analog-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L. Phsx 3420. Electronics II (3) 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, active filters, oscillators, phase-locked loops, computer modeling of circuit operation, etc. Prerequisite: Phsx 3410. Phsx 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: Math 2280. Phsx 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; Maxwell'-s equations. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220, Math 2210 and Math 2280. Phsx 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) S Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges. Prerequisites: Phsx 3500, 3510. Phsx 3640. Advanced Physics Laboratory (2) S Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and nuclear physics. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. Two two-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L and Phsx 3410. Phsx 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Phsx 4610. Quantum Mechanics (3) F Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: Phsx 2740, Math 2270. Corequisites: Phsx 3500; Math 3710. Phsx 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) S Approximation methods, multielectron atoms, atomic radiation, nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: Phsx 4610. Phsx 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) Su, F, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Phsx 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) Su, F, 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. Phsx 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S A continuation of Phsx 2890. Open to all students. Phsx 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Phsx 4970. Senior Thesis (2) Su, F, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (Phsx 4800) 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. Phsx 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, 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 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. Phsx 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) 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 ZOOLOGY Chair: Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Julie Baker 801-626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, J. Neil Jensen, Kent Van De Graaff, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professors: Dwayne Meadows, Ron A. Meyers, Robert K. Okazaki; Assistant Professors: John F. Cavitt, Jonathan B. Clark, John F. Mull Loology is the study of animals. 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, many are involved in premedical professional training. We have an excellent record of placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs. 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 early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate advisor who can offer course and career suggestions. ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C-" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 41 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above) - 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: Zool LS1010, LS1020, and LS1370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Zoology Courses Zool Sill 10 Zool SI1120 Zool1990 Zool3200 Zool 3300 Zool3450 Zool 3720 Zool 4060 or Zool 4210 Zool4990 Required (29 credit hours) Principles of Zoology I (4) Principles of Zoology II (4) Zoology Orientation (1) Cell Biology (4) Genetics (4) Ecology (4) Evolution (3) Comparative Physiology (4) Advanced Human Physiology (4) Seminar (1) Elective Zoology Courses (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 upper division credit hours. Only one of Zool 4060 or Zool 4210 may be counted; whichever one was not taken as the required course. Zool 3340 Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) Zool 3470 Zoogeography (3) Zool 3500 Conservation Biology (3) Zool 3730 Population Biology (3) Zool 4050 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) Zool 4100 Vertebrate Embryology (4) Zool 4120 Histology (4) Zool 4060* Comparative Physiology (4) Zool 4210* Advanced Human Physiology (4) *Ifnot taken as a required course Zool 4220 Neuroendocrinology (4) Zool 4250 Radiation Biology (4) Zool 4300 Molecular Genetics (4) Zool 4350 Animal Behavior (4) Zool 4470 Wildlife Ecology (4) Zool 4480 Aquatic Ecology (4) Zool 4500 Parasitology (4) Zool 4600 Protozoology (4) Zool 4640 Entomology (4) Zool 4650 Ichthyology (4) Zool 4660 Herpetology (4) Zool 4670 Ornithology (4) Zool 4680 Mammalogy (4) Zool 4800* Problems in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4830* Readings in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4890* Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) *No more than 3 hours of Zool 4890 and no more than 4 combined hours of Zool 4800 and Zool 4830 may count toward the major. Zool 4900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4920 Short Courses, Workshops, etc. (1-4) Zool 4950 Field Zoology (1-3) Zool 4970 Thesis (2) Zool 4980 Research Design (2) Zool 4990* Seminar (1) *Zool 4990 may count toward fulfilling the elective hours requirement only if it is additional to the 1 credit required for the major. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & logy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University