. 294 » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 4890, 4920, and 4991.* Credit for Micro 4800 and Micro 4830 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours each for Honors. In addition, complete a Microbiology Directed Research Project. * Permission from the department chair should be obtained before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) MICROBIOLOGY \wmm$m0m » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 hours in Microbiology courses, LS2054 and above. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM ASSOCIATE Of SAND CERTIFICATE The Department of Microbiology participates with the Departments of Botany and Zoology in the Associate of Science degree and 3rd year Certificate in Biotechnician training for the biotechnology industry. This program is described elsewhere in this College of Science section of the catalog. MICROBIOLOGY COURSES Micro LSI 113. Introductory Microbiology (3) Su, F, S An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with practical applications. Three lecture/ demonstrations per week. Micro LS1153. Elementary Public Health (3) Su, F, S Principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases, and environmental health problems. Three lectures/demonstrations per week. Micro LS/SI1370. Principles of Life Science (3) S Course content includes metabolism, genetics, anatomy, physiology, evolution, and ecology. Unifying concepts of all living things will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs with a recitation per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. Micro LS/SI2054. Principles of Microbiology (4) F, S Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. This introductory microbiology course is designed for science majors. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem PS/SI1210 or Chem PS/SIl 110 or equivalent. Micro 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) F, S An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Students opting for two credit hours will be required to complete a directed assignment related to their area of concentration. Both credit hours must be taken concurrently. Micro 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, F, S Open to all students in the Microbiology 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. Micro 2920. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Micro 3053. Microbiological Procedures (3) F, S Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Two lectures and one 2- hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Micro LS/SI2054 and Math QL1050. Micro 3254. Immunology (4) F The study of the immune response in mammals. Three lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 3305. Medical Microbiology (5) S Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Three lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Micro 3254. Micro 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. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010. Micro 3484. Environmental Microbiology (4) F Microorganisms in their natural habitats, interactions with their environment. Biotechnological aspects, including bioremediation, biodeterioration, and waste treatment. Three lectures and one three- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 3502. Environmental Health (2) F Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Micro LSI 113 or Micro LS/SI2054 or consent of instructor. Micro 3603. Advanced Microbiology for the Health Professions (3) Su, F, S Characteristics of microorganisms and parasites - emphasizing mechanisms by which they cause disease in humans. Intended for students in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program and those working that field. Micro 3853. Food Microbiology (3) F Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 4054. Microbial Physiology (4) F Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 3070. Micro 4154. Microbial Genetics (4) S Genetics of microorganisms and its applications, including mutation, gene transfer systems, recombination, plasmids, recombinant DNA technology, and transposons. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Chem 3070 recommended. Micro 4252. Cell Culture (2) S (cross-listed with Botany) 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/ SI1105 (if previously taken - no longer offered), or Botany SI2104 and Botany 2121. Micro 4354. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (4) S Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, microbial products, biotechnology, contamination control, and antimicrobial agents including antibiotics. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Micro LS/ SI2054, Chem 2310 or Chem 3070. Micro 3053 recommended. Micro 4553. Virology (3) S Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Two lectures and one three hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Micro LS/SI2054. Micro 4800. Directed Research (1-2) F, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. Micro 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Su, F, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. Micro 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 5m, F, S (See Micro 2890 for description.) Micro 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Micro 4991. Microbiology Seminar (1) F, S Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. Micro 5034. Microbiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. DEPARTMENT PHYSICS Chair: Dr. Dale Ostlie Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Kathy Stewart 801-626-6163 E-mail: kstewartl@weber.edu WWW: http://physics.weber.edu Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Dale A. Ostlie, Daniel V. Schroeder, John E. Sohl, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professor: Jay W. Phippen; Assistant Professors: Colin Inglefield, Adam Johnston r hysics is the study and application of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, gravity, electromagnetism, heat, and microscopic interactions. These laws govern the behavior of objects at all scales, 295 from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire observable universe. In between, physicists study nuclear reactions, the interactions of atoms with light, properties of solids, chaotic dynamics of fluids, and the evolution of stars and galaxies, among many other applications. Our courses in physics introduce all of the most important fundamental laws and many of their applications. Equally valuable, however, are the skills that students develop in these courses, from analytical thinking and problem solving to experimental design and interpretation. Majoring in physics can thus prepare a student for a variety of careers in research, education, business, industry, and government. The Department offers three major programs, Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching. The Physics major places emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level. It also provides a strong foundation for graduate work in pure physics. The Applied Physics major places more emphasis on physical phenomena and hands-on experience. Thus, it is more suitable for those planning to go either directly into industrial employment or into graduate programs in certain applied fields. Since the course requirements for these two majors overlap considerably, students can easily switch from one major to the other any time before their senior year. The Physics Teaching major is designed specifically for those planning to teach physics at the secondary school level. Students who are majoring in other disciplines are encouraged to consider a minor in physics, which includes a year of introductory physics plus eight credit hours of additional physics courses. These electives may be chosen to emphasize basic theory, experimental techniques, or applied subfields such as optics and astrophysics. Physics Major » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Physics or Applied Physics. Physics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: No minor is required; however a math minor may be satisfied with one additional upper division math course beyond the minimum required for the Physics major. » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics majors. Physics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 37. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for graduation ~ 75 of these are required within the Physics major, 72 within the Applied Physics Major, and 32 hours are required within the Physics Teaching major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. Forty upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above) ~ 31 of these are required within the Physics major, 26 to 31 within the Applied Physics major, and 12 upper division physics hours within the Physics Teaching major. Advisement All Physics majors are strongly encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6163 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Physics Teaching majors are encouraged to also meet with a College of Education advisor (call 801-626-6269). 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