Zoology Zoology 366. Nuclear Physics Lab (1) 5 Experiments in nuclear physics and nuclear instrumentation. Introduces students to tools and techniques of nuclear physics. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx PS261 through 266. 461. Quantum Mechanics (4) A Wave-particle duality, Bohr and Sommerfeld models, Schrodinger equation, wave functions, quantization rules, one- dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisite: Phsx 317, 350. 462. Atomic and Molecular Physics (4) W Multi-electron atoms, Pauli exclusion principles, Periodic Table, Atomic Spectra, perturbation theory, molecular bonding and spectra, quantum statistical distributions, lasers. Prerequisite: Phsx 461. 463. Nuclear and Particle Physics (4) S Nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: Phsx 462. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Su, A, W, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 483. Topics in Physics (1-5) Sa, A, W, S Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modem 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. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A, W, S A continuation of Physics 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. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A, W, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more quarters of research (Phsx 480) 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. 499. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) A, W, 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 library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty adviser. One quarter required for physics majors May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. 503. Physics for Teachers (3-5) 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 ZOOLOGY Chair: Samuel I. Zevelojf Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Bonnie Donaldson 626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, David S. Havertz, J. Neil Jensen, Carl D. Marti, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zevelojf; Assistant Professors: Amelia Ahern-Rindeli, Matthew J. Berria, Cheryl C. Hogue, W. Sue Fairbanks, Ron A. Meyers Description Zoology is the study of animals. As such, 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, a large proportion are involved in pre-medical professional training. We have an excellent record in placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and optometry schools. 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 chair early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate adviser who can best offer course and career suggestions. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). A minor is required. • Zoology majors must have a C- or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 51 credit hours of Zoology courses. Zool LSI60, General Zoology, or equivalent knowledge, is a prerequisite of all Zoology classes except Zool LSI80, LS201, 202, LS230 and may be counted in the major. • Zoology courses required (35 credit hours selected from the following): Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5) or 405 (5), 299 (1), 330 (5), 345 (4), 372 (4), 420 (5) or 421 (5), 499 (1). Courses selected from this list cannot be counted toward the elective credit requirement below. • Zoology courses to elect from (minimum of 16 credit hours): Zool 112 (1), LS201 (5), 202 (4), 212 (5), 292 (1- 6), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 380 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 435 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 489 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-3), 497 (2), 498 (2), 499 (1). • No more than 3 hours of Zoology 489 may count toward the major. • Support courses required: Botany LSI 10 (5); in addition, one course from the following list: Botany 112 (5), 310 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 322 (4), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 362 (5), 364 (5), 411 (5), or Micro LS205 (5). For the additional support course, ecology-oriented students should take a Botany class; pre-medical professional students should take the Microbiology class. • Other support courses required: Chem LSI 11 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); or LS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), and 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); pre-medical professional students should take the Chem PS 121-123 and 311-313 series; Math 107 (5); students planning to attend graduate or professional schools are encouraged to take a class in the calculus series (Math 211 or 212 or 213); pre-medical professional students are required to take one year of mathematics; Phsx PS 101 (5) orPSlll (4), 112(4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115(1), 116(1); pre-medical professional students should take the Phsx PS111-116 series. SPECIAL EMPHASES: Pre-Medical Professional Training: Students considering application to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, optometry, and pharmacy schools should consult the beginning of the College of Science section of this catalog. Furthermore, they should meet with the advisers of these programs, each of whom is listed in that section. The Department of Zoology offers lower and upper level courses that provide superb training for examinations such as the Medical College Admissions Test, as well as medical school courses. Students should meet with the appropriate adviser for specific course suggestions. Environmental Conservation: Wildlife Conservation Officer - This program is specifically designed to train students interested in law enforcement careers with state and federal fish and wildlife agencies. General Requirements: • Zoology major is required. • A Minor in Criminal Justice with a Law Enforcement concentration is recommended. (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog.) • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required. Specific Requirements: • Zoology courses required (29 credit hours): Zool 345 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4) and 468 (5). • Support courses required: Botany LSI 10 (5) and 362 (5) or 364 (5); Chem PS111 (5), 112(5), 113 (5); or PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Phsx PS101 (5) or PS111 (4), 112(4), 13(4), PS114(1), 115(1), 116(1). • Minor recommended: Law Enforcement (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Ecology - The various courses in animal ecology offered by the Department of Zoology also provide excellent training for employment in a variety of other environmental fields. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • Psych SS101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Zoology Teaching majors. • A minor is required. (Zoology teaching majors should complete a minor in Botany.) • Zoology teaching majors must have a C- or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. Zoology teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.50 GPA. Student Services 252 253