300 Phsx 3420. Electronics II (3) S (alternate years) Intermediate-level course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. Topics may include: power supplies and voltage regulation, analog transistor operation, silicon-controlled rectifiers, phototransistors, LEDs, uni-junction transistors, active filters, oscillators, phase-locked loops, computer modeling of circuit operation, etc. Prerequisite: Phsx 3410. Phsx 3500. Analytical Mechanics (3) F Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisites: Math 2280. Phsx 3510. Electromagnetic Theory (3) F Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace's equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220, Math 2210 and Math 2280. Phsx 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) 5 Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges. Prerequisites: Phsx 3500, 3510. Phsx 3640. Advanced Physics Laboratory (2) S Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, and nuclear physics. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. Two two-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L and Phsx 3410. Phsx 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: Phsx SI2220/SI2220L or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Phsx 4610. Quantum Mechanics (3) F Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: Phsx 2740, Math 2270. Corequisites: Phsx 3500; Math 3710. Phsx 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) 5 Approximation methods, multi-electron atoms, atomic radiation, nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: Phsx 4610. Phsx 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) Su, F, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Phsx 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) Su, F, S Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modern 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. Phsx 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Su, F, S A continuation of Phsx 2890. Open to all students. 301 Phsx 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. Phsx 4970. Senior Thesis (2) Su, F, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (Phsx 4800) 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. Phsx 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, 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 individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. Phsx 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) 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 ZOOLOGY Chair: Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Julie Baker 801-626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, J. Neil Jensen, Kent Van De Graaff, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professors: Dwayne Meadows, Ron A. Meyers, John F. Mull, Robert K. Okazaki; Assistant Professors: John F. Cavitt, Jonathan B. Clark fcoology is the study of animals. 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, many are involved in premedical professional training. We have an excellent record of placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs. 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 early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate advisor who can offer course and career suggestions. DNA Laboratory The Department of Zoology maintains a DNA Laboratory on the first floor of the Science Laboratory Building in the College of Science. It is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment for DNA isolation and analysis. The laboratory is used for student course work, faculty-supervised student research, and faculty research. It is the only such facility in the state dedicated to undergraduate use. ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Zoology majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students are required to earn a grade of "C-" in each prerequisite course before taking the next course. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation ~ 41 of these are required within Zoology. A total of 40 upper division hours is required (courses number 3000 and above) - 32 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Zoology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. The department secretary can also assist students. Call 801-626-6165 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 19). There are no special admission or application requirements for this major. General Education Refer to pages 37-42 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following Zoology courses will satisfy general education requirements: Zool LS1010, LS1020, and LS1370. Students are encouraged to take general education courses concurrently with courses in the major. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree Zoology Courses Required (29 credit hours) Zool SI 1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) Zool SI1120 Principles of Zoology II (4) Zool 1990 Zoology Orientation (1) Zool 3200 Cell Biology (4) Zool 3300 Genetics (4) Zool 3450 Ecology (4) Zool 3720 Evolution (3) Zool 4060 Comparative Physiology (4) or Zool 4210 Advanced Human Physiology (4) Zool 4990 Seminar (1) Elective Zoology Courses (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 upper division credit hours. Only one of Zool 4060 or Zool 4210 may be counted; whichever one was not taken as the required course. Info Resources in the Life Sciences (2) Zoogeography (3) Conservation Biology (3) Population Biology (3) Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4) Vertebrate Embryology (4) Histology (4) Comparative Physiology (4) Advanced Human Physiology (4) a required course Zool3340 Zool3470 Zool3500 Zool3730 Zool 4050 Zool 4100 Zool4120 Zool 4060* Zool4210* *If not taken as Zool4220 Zool 4250 Zool4300 Zool4350 Zool4470 Neuroendocrinology (4) Radiation Biology (4) Molecular Genetics (4) Animal Behavior (4) Wildlife Ecology (4) Zool 4480 Aquatic Ecology (4) Zool 4500 Parasitology (4) Zool 4600 Protozoology (4) Zool 4640 Entomology (4) Zool 4650 Ichthyology (4) Zool 4660 Herpetology (4) Zool 4670 Ornithology (4) Zool 4680 Mammalogy (4) Zool 4800* Problems in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4830* Readings in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4890* Cooperative Work Experience (1-4) *No more than 3 hours of Zool 4890 and no more than 4 combined hours of Zool 4800 and Zool 4830 may count toward the major. Zool 4900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) Zool 4920 Short Courses, Workshops, etc. (1-4) Zool 4950 Field Zoology (1-3) Zool 4970 Thesis (2) Zool 4980 Research Design (2) Zool 4990* Seminar (1) *Zool 4990 may count toward fulfilling the elective hours requirement only if it is additional to the 1 credit required for the major. Other Zoology Courses These do not qualify as Zoology electives. Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) Zool 2800 History of Life Sciences (3) Zool 2900 Topics in Zoology (1-4) Zool 2920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1-4) Support Courses Required Chem PS/SIl 110 Elementary Chemistry (5) & Chem SI 1120 Elementary Organic/Biochemistry (5) or Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) & Chem 2310/2320* Organic Chemistry (10) *Chem 3070 may be taken instead of Chem 2320. Premedical professional students should take Chem 1210/1220 and Chem 2310/2320. College Algebra (4) Pre-Calculus (5) Calculus (4) Students planning to attend graduate or professional schools are encouraged to take a class in the Calculus series (Math SI1210/ SI1220). Premedical professional students are required to take one year of mathematics. Phsx PS/SI1010 Intro to Physics (3) Math QL1050 or Math QL1080 or Math QL1210 or Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2010L/SI2020L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Calculus Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2210L/2200L Lab (2) Premedical professional students should take Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 with labs. Choose any two (2) Botany or Microbiology courses from the list below. Approval must be obtained from the Botany Department Chair before taking Botany courses numbered 3000 and above. Ecology-oriented students should take at least one Botany class, and Premedical professional students should take at least one Microbiology class. Botany LS1203 Plant Biology (3) Botany SI2104 Plant Form and Function (4) Botany SI2114 Evolutionary Survey of Plants (4) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED ■ FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS ; Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL^ Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog