268 Botany 3214. Soils (4) F Fundamentals of soils as related to agriculture, natural resource management, and horticulture. Three hours of lecture and one 3- hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 or Geosci PS/ Sill 10, Chem PS/SIl 110 or Chem PS/SI1210. Botany 3303. Plant Genetics (3) F The principles of classical (Mendelian) and molecular genetics as applied to plants. Two hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab/ discussion per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 or Micro LS/ SI2054, Chem SI1120 or Chem SI1220, and Math QL1050 or MathQL1080. Botany 3340. Information Resources in the Life Sciences (2) S A practical introduction to the literature of the life sciences, information resources, and research strategies to find and synthesize information available in academic libraries and beyond. Class meets two hours per week. Prerequisites: Engl EN2010 and Botany LS/SIl 105. Botany 3454. Plant Ecology (4) 5 Nature and development of plant communities and their relations to the environmental factors controlling them. Three hours of lecture and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Botany LS/SIl 105 and Math QL1050 or QL1080. Botany 3504. Mycology (4) F (odd numbered years) Structure, taxonomy, biology, and physiology of the fungi. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 or Micro LS/SI2054. Botany 3514. Algology (4) F (even numbered years) A study of the biology of algae, their morphology, cytology, development, taxonomy, ecology, economic and experimental uses. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 or Micro LS/SI2054 or Zool 4480. Botany 3523. Marine Biology (3) S A study of marine biology and ecology, relating to the plant and animal populations of the sea to their various habitats, including the pelagic environment, the sea bottom, sea shores, and estuaries. Two hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 or Zool Sill 10 or Micro LS/SI2054 or Geosci SI2750. Botany 3624. Taxonomy of Vascular Plants (4) S A study of the basic principles and concepts of vascular plant systematics with emphasis on the identification and classification of flowering plants. Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Botany LS/SIl 105. Botany 3644. Intermountain Flora (4) F A taxonomic and geographic study of montane, desert, and wetland plants. Emphasizes important plants for watersheds and wildlife. Considers federal laws for the regulation of rare and endangered species and wetland designation. Three hours of lecture and one 3- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Botany LS/SIl 105. Botany 4113. Evolution of the Plant Kingdom (3) S The evolution of cell types, tissues, organs, and reproductive structures in Kingdom Plantae. Three lectures week. Prerequisite: Botany LS/SI1105. Botany 4252. Cell Culture (2) S (cross-listed with Microbiology) Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells in vitro. Two 2-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054 or Botany LS 1105. Botany 4750. Topics in Botany (1-5) An intensive exploration of selected issues in the discipline. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 and any specified courses selected by the instructor. Botany 4800. Individual Research (2) F, S Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. Botany 4830. Readings in Botany (2) F, S Course may be repeated. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of instructor. Botany 4840. Thesis Readings (2) F, S Literature search and evaluation, culminating in the writing of a thesis proposal. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105, two upper division Botany courses, and approval of thesis advisor. Botany 4850. Thesis Research (2) F, S Independent research related to a student's approved thesis proposal. May be repeated as long as satisfactory progress is being made on the thesis topic. Prerequisite: Botany 4840 and approval of thesis advisor. Botany 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the Botany Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Prerequisite: Two upper-division Botany courses. Botany 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. Prerequisites: Botany LS/SIl 105 and any specified courses selected by the instructor. Botany 4950. Advanced Field Botany (1-5) 5 A concentrated study of the flora of a specific geographical region or an extended, organized field trip under supervision. The course involves extensive pre- and post-trip exercises and evaluation. Prerequisite: At least one upper division Botany course and specified courses selected by the instructor for a specific field trip as indicated in the schedule, and with consent of the instructor. Botany 4970. Botany Thesis (2) F, S Written and oral presentation of thesis research results and evaluation. Also includes final evaluation of the student's portfolio and taking of Botany graduation assessment examination. Prerequisites: Botany 4850 and approval of thesis advisor. Botany 4990. Seminar in Botany (1) F, S Oral presentation of either library research or individual research. Final evaluation of the student's portfolio and taking of Botany graduation assessment examination. The course is to be taken the last semester of the senior year. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in courses needed to meet the minimum requirements for a degree in Botany. Botany 5030. Botany for Teachers (2-5) Science content course for teachers in 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 Chemistry Chair: Dr. E. Park Guymon Location: Science Lab, Room 502M Telephone Contact: Chris Jolley 801-626-6952 Professors: E. Park Guymon, Helen J. James, Barry A. Lloyd, Bryant A. Miner, Spencer L. Seager, H. Stephen Stoker, Edward Walker; Associate Professor: Todd M. Johnson; Assistant Professosr: Charles Davidson, J. Andreas Lippert The Department of Chemistry is approved and certified by the American Chemical Society. Two options are offered which lead to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in Chemistry. Option 1 meets all the requirements of the ACS and the graduates' names are submitted to the ACS and certified by the department. Option 2 does not meet the requirements of the ACS, but provides a good foundation in chemistry. It is suitable for such students as premedical, predental, etc., who need a sound chemical background. A teaching major leading to the bachelor of science degree with a secondary teaching certification, a departmental minor, and a teaching minor are also available. A two-year chemical technician program is also offered. This program, leading to an associate of applied science degree or a certificate of skill proficiency, is designed to emphasize skills required for employment as a technician in chemical laboratories. Chemistry Major / Teaching Major » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Chemistry major. Chemistry Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Not required for Options I and II; required for Teaching Major. » Grade Requirements: Average GPA of 2.00 or better in Chemistry courses. Refer to page 35 for general grade requirements for graduation. Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program and have a "C" or better in chemistry courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 70 of these are required within Option 1, 62 are required within Option 2, and 40 are required within the teaching major. A total of 33 upper division credit hours is required for Options 1 and Option 2 (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 29 of these are required within Option 1 and 24 within Option 2. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required for the teaching major. Advisement It is recommended that a student consult with a chemistry advisor annually. Call 801-626-6952 for information and to arrange an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Chemistry major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). 269 General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemistry major will also satisfy general education requirements: ChemPS1210, Phsx PS/SI2010 and Phsx PS/SI2010L, or Phsx PS/SI2210 and P-hsxPS/SI2210L. Course Requirements for B.S. Chemistry Core Courses Required (23 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Chem 2310/2320 Organic Chemistry (10) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) • Option 1 (ACS Certified) Additional Chemistry Courses Required (26 credit hours) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Chem 3410/3420 Physical Chemistry (8) Chem 4540 Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) Chem 4600 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Chem 4700 Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Support Courses Required (21-22 credit hours) Math SI1210-SI1220 Math 2210 or Math 2270 or Math 2280 Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Calculus I & Calculus II (8) Calculus III (4) Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Ordinary Differential Equations (3) Physics for Scientists (8) Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Chem 2600 (1) is highly recommended. Study of Foreign Language and/or computer science is highly recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. Additional upper division math courses are strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school and study chemistry or chemical engineering. • Option 2 Additional Chemistry Courses Required (13 credit hours) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3410 Physical Chemistry I (4) Chem 3420 Physical Chemistry II (4) Chemistry Electives (select at least 8 credit hours) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Chem 3080 Biochemistry II (3) Chem 3090 Biochemical Techniques (1) Chem 3420 Physical Chemistry II (4) Chem 4540 Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) Chem 4600 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Chem 4700 Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Support Courses Required (18 credit hours) Math SI1210-SI1220 Calculus I & II (8) Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (8) & Phsx PS/SI2210L-SI2220L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2010-2020 General Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2010L-2020L Lab (2) Chemistry 2600 (1) is highly recommended. 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