Pre-Medical Biotechnician • General Informatior Over twenty Utah companies currently have benefited from various types of assistance from the Center. Furthermore, the Center attempts to bring Utah companies with diversified chemical interests together to form alliances that are mutually beneficial to them and to the State of Utah. MUSEUM Director: Keith Harrison Location: Lind Lecture Hall 104 Telephone: 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. Exhibits of interest include Plate Tectonics, Valley Glaciation, Continental Glaciation, The World of Neanderthal Man, the Grand Canyon District, Edward S. Curtis Indian Photographs, the Ichthyosaur, Dimentrodon, Allosaurus, Sabertooth Tiger, Petroglyphs, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals, fossils, and geological models. Teachers wishing instructional materials and/or activities concerning the Museum's exhibits should contact the Director of the Museum of Natural Science, 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. PLANETARIUM Director: John Sohl, SL 204A Telephone: 626-7907 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, or the Director of the Center for Science Education, 626-6160. PRE-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS For information call Ms. Bonnie Donaldson, Secretary, Department of Zoology, SL402, 626-6165. Emphases: Pre-Dentistry - Pre-Medicine - Pre-Optometry - Pre-Pharmacy - Pre-Phys. Therapy - Pre-Vet. Medicine Adviser: Dr. Gloria Z. Wurst, SL408, 626-6169 Dr. Matthew J. Berria, SL406, 626-6167 Dr. Cheryl C. Hogue, SL403, 626-7486 Dr. J. Neil Jensen, SL405M, 626-6587 Dr. J. Neil Jensen, SL405M, 626-6587 Dr. Ron A. Meyers SL409, 626-6170 General Requirements: Students pursuing one of the following programs should satisfy the pre-professional requirements while completing an appropriate degree within the College of Science. Students should work closely with both their pre- professional adviser and their academic major adviser. 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. Specific Requirements: Pre-Medicine: The goal of the pre-medical program is to prepare students for a national competitive examination (the MCAT) and for medical school admission and courses. The pre-medical program is compatible with a variety of majors. Pre- medical classes and/or emphases exist within several departments of the College of Science. Students should be familiar with requirements in the Weber State catalog and consult with the pre-medical adviser and an adviser in their major department. • Pre-Medicine courses required (80 credit hours): AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses are not acceptable to medical schools. • English: one full year is required; take the standard Engl 111 and 112, plus one additional course, e.g., Engl 210 (3), 225 (3), or 321 (3); or Commun HU102 (3). • Zool LS201 (5), 211 (5), 330 (5); Micro LS205 (5); Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); Phsx PS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1) or equivalent. • Math: one full year, usually Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5) or equivalent. • Pre-Medicine courses to elect from (none required): Refer to the pre-medicine emphases in the departments of Zoology, Chemistry and Microbiology, and consult with advisers. Pre-Dentistry (87 credit hours required): • Zool LS160 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5); 330 (5) or 410 (5); 412 (5), 420 (5), • Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5). • Phsx PS111(4), 112(4), 113(4), PS114(1), 115(1), 116(1). • ChemPS121(5), 122(5), 123(5), 311 (4), 312(4), 313(4). • Pre-Dentistry courses to elect from (None required): Zool 412 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4); Micro LS205 (5), 325 (5); Engl 204 (2-5), 107 (3); Econ SS101 (4). Pre-Optometry (105 credit hours required): • Zool LS160 (5), LS201 (5), 202 (4), 412 (5), 420 (5), [405 (5) recommended]. • Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5), 241 (3), [213 (5) recommended]; Micro LS205 (5). • Phsx PS111(4), 112(4), 113 (4), PS114(1), 115(1), 116(1). • Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), (313 (4) recommended). • Hist SS 170 (5). • PsychSS101(5). • Engl 111 (4), 112(4). • Electives (to be chosen to finish requirement for graduation). Pre-Pharmacy (87 credit hours required): . Zool LS201 (5), 202 (4), LS230 (5). • Phsx PS111 (4), 112(4). • Math 105 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5). • Chem PS 121 (5), 122(5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312(4), 313(4). • Engl 111 (4), 112(4)210(3). • Electives should include General Education graduation requirements. More advanced classes in the sciences may be taken at the option of the student. Pre-Physical Therapy: Zool LSI60 (5)*, LS201 (5)*, 202 (4)*. Phsx PS 111 (4)*, PS 112 (4)*, PS 113(4), 114(1)*, 115 (1), 116(1) Micro LS205 (5) ChemPS121 (5)*, PS122 (5)*, PS123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4) Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5), 241 (4) Psych SS101 (5)*, 345 (5)*, 371 (5); Hist SS170 (5) Engl 111 (4), 112 (4) 210 (3)*; Commun HU105 (3)* Health PD105 (3); 200 (3)*; PE 342 (4), 350 (5), 351 (5), 353 (2). * University of Utah requirement Pre-Veterinary Medicine: • Zool LS160 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5) or 405 (5), 330 (5), 410 (5), 420 (5). Commun HU102 (3), HU105 (3). Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5), 241 (4). Micro LS205 (5). PhsxPSlll(4),PS 114(1). Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 307 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4). Botany LSI 10 (5). Pre-Veterinary medicine courses to elect from (none required): Zool 412 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 425 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4); Micro 255 (5), 325 (5); Math 212 (5), 213 (5). Pre-Chiropractic: Use pre-medical requirements and follow the catalog from the chiropractic school of your choosing. PROGRAM: BIOTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIA TE OF SCIENCE DEGREE Adviser: Amelia Ahern-Rindell Location: Science Lab, Room 403A Telephone: 626-6173 This technology education program is designed to meet the needs of the biotechnology industry for technicians trained in the appropriate biological sciences and chemistry. Heavy emphasis is placed on providing students with opportunities for hands-on laboratory experiences that will enable them to qualify for good jobs in various biotechnology companies. Students would complete the three-year training program by completing a course of study leading to an Associate of Science degree in the first two years, and a laboratory-intensive course of study in the third year that would qualify them for a Biotechnician Certificate. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). These should include Econ SS274, Hist SS170, or Polsci SSI 10 and a personal development (PD) class from Computer Science (Comsci) or Computer Information Systems (IS&T). Specific Requirements (Minimum of 67 credit hours): • Microbiology courses required: Micro LS205 (5) and 255 (5). • Botany courses required: Bot LSI 10 (5) and 112 (4). • Zoology courses required: Zool LSI60 (5), 211 (5), and 212(5) • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 307 (5), 311 (4), and 312 (4). • Physics courses required: Phsx PS 101 (5). BIOTECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE General Requirements: • Complete course of studies outlined for Associate of Science. • Complete a biotechnology workshop [Botany 492 (1), Micro 492 (1), or Zool 492 (1)]. Specific Requirements (minimum of 45 credit hours): • Required courses: Micro 415 (5), 420 (3); Botany 425 (3) or Micro 425 (3); Botany 330 (4) or Zool 330 (5); Chem 213 (5) or 305 (4); plus two of the following: Botany 320 (5), Micro 405 (5), Zool 420 (5). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Profession! Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 230 231 Continuing Education