Physics Physics 330. Medical Microbiology (7) 5 Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Prerequisite: Micro 325. Five lectures and five one-hour labs per week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) W A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: Engl 112. 348. Environmental Microbiology (5) A Soil and aquatic microbiology, bioremediation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, biological insecticides, rumen microbiology. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 350. Environmental Health (3) W Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Prerequisite: Micro LS 111 or LS205 or consent of instructor. Three lectures per week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) 5 Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) A (Odd years) Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology LS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 405. Microbial Physiology (5) S Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 307. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro LS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) S The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 425. Cell Culture (3) A Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: Micro LS205 or Botany 112. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 435. Antimicrobial Agents (4) W Topics include biology of microorganisms relevant to antimicrobials, modes of action of antimicrobials, including factors affecting efficacy and resistance development. Types of antimicrobials and their uses will be considered. Antibiotics and other chemotherapeutic agents will be included. Topics such as formulation, regulatory problems, health risks, and marketing of antimicrobials will also be discussed in this course. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Chem 313 or Chem 307, Micro 255. 455. Virology (5) W Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Microbiology LS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Directed Research (1-2) A, W, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) A, W, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, S A continuation of Micro 289. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) A, W Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) A, W, S 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 OF PHYSICS Chair: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmoreland 626-6163 Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Dale A. Ostlie, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professor: Jay W. Phippen ; Assistant Professors: Daniel V. Schroeder, John E. Sohl. Descriptions Physics or Applied Physics — Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, thermodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state, relativity, quantum mechanics, modem physics, and nuclear physics. Those who will seek employment with a bachelors degree in physics, or who wish to take advanced training in other fields, should investigate the liberal program in physics. A joint major is also possible such as mathematics and physics. Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Engineering Physics — This interdisciplinary program requires 198 credit hours for completion and is designed for the professionally-minded student wanting to go into engineering. It is designed to produce an engineer physicist who is able to analyze a problem using the fundamentals of physics, and who is then able to employ the principles of engineering. The student choosing this program must specialize in either the electronics or the computer science specialty as described below. Physics Teaching — The department also offers a program leading to a bachelors degree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated with the Department of Secondary Education. PROGRAM: PHYSICS MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Emphases: • Physics • Applied Physics • Engineering Physics • Physics Teaching General requirements for all Physics Majors: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. A math minor is automatically satisfied for Physics and Engineering Physics. • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics. Engineering Physics requires an overall GPA of 2.40. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.50 overall GPA. • A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics. A total of 198 credit hours are required for Engineering Physics. A total of 60 credit hours must be upper division courses numbered 300 and above. • Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) Physics Major: • Physics courses required (48 hours): Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499(1). • Physics courses from which to elect (12 credit hours, including at least two 300-level courses): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 480 (1- 4), approved 483 (1-4), 497 (2). • Support courses required (43 credit hours): ChemPS121 (5), 122 (5); Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 321 (3), 325 (3), 371 (4), 373 (4); CS 160(4). Applied Physics Major: • Physics courses required (33-36 credit hours): Phsx PS 111 (4), 112(4), 113(4), PS114(1), 115(1), 116 (1), or Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1); Phsx 317 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4) 343 (4), 350 (5). Physics courses from which to elect (minimum 5 credit hours): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), or approved 480, 483, 489, 497, 499 classes. Support courses required (24 credit hours): Math 211 (5); Chem PS 121 (5); CS 160 (4); EET 122 (4), 212 (4); DG 120(3). • Support courses from which to elect (15 credit hours): Approved credits in Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Pre-engineering or Engineering Technology. Engineering Physics Major: Physics courses required (68 credit hours): Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 316 (4) or 318 (4) or 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499(1). • Support courses required (61 credit hours): Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 321 (3), 325 (3), 371 (4), 373 (4), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4); Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5); CS 160 (4); Prengr 250 (3), 352 (3). • One technical emphasis is required: • Electronics Emphasis (21 credit hours): EET 122 (4), 212 (4), 462 (4); Prengr 221 (5), 351 (4). Computer Emphasis (23 credit hours): CS 220 (4), 265 (4), 275 (4), 302 (4), 371 (4), 375 (3). Physics Teaching Major: Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Phsx PS 101 (5), PS103 (5), PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266(1). • Seventeen credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. 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