Microbiology Physics General Information • Pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students should include a full year of mathematics (e.g., Math 105-107); a full year of English or related communication courses (Engl 111 and 112, plus one additional course, e.g., Engl 210, 225, or 321, or Commun HU102); a full year of physics with labs, e.g., Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and Zool NS201 and 330; and should consider including Micro 330 and 455; Zool 211, and other Zool electives; and Psych SSlOl. Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. • Students planning graduate degrees in Microbiology should include Math 106 and 107, Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and should consider taking Math 213, Chem 213, and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling the Microbiology Departmental Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • Complete a Microbiology Special Problems Project. • A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 489,492, and 499. Credit for Micro 480 and 483 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours each for honors. 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 {Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses. BIOTECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM 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. EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO M NSlll. Introductory Microbiology (5) Su,A,W,S An introduction to the microorganisms, their biology, and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment, with many practical applications. Five lecture-demonstrations per week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) Su, A, W, S The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week. 131. Lab for Advanced Placement Students (1) Laboratory exercises designed to accompany high school advanced placement biology courses. Enrollment limited to high school AP Biology students who are formally accepted through the Center for Science Education. One 3- hour laboratory per week. NS205. Principles of Microbiology (5) A,W,S Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. The introductory course for science majors. Prerequisite: Chem NS 121 or NS 111 or equivalent. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) IV Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Micro NS205 and Math 105. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshop, 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. 325. Immunology (5) IV The study of the immune response in mammals. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 330. Medical Microbiology (7) S Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Prerequisite: Micro 325. Five lectures and five one-hour labs per week. 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) W A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: Engl 112. 348. Environmental Microbiology (5) A Soil and aquatic microbiology, bioremediation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, biological insecticides, rumen microbiology. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 350. Environmental Health (3) W Air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, food protection, environmental inspection and testing. Prerequisite: Micro NS111 or NS205 or consent of instructor. Three lectures per week. 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) S Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 385. Food Microbiology (5) A (Odd years) Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 405. Microbial Physiology (5) S Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro NS205 and completion of or concurrent registration in Chem 307. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 415. Microbial Genetics (5) W The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) S The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast. Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 425. Cell Culture (3) A Basic methods and applications for culturing plant and animal cells. Prerequisite: Micro NS205 or Botany 112. Two lectures and two 2- hour labs per week. 455. Virology (5) IV Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week. 480. Directed Research (1-2) A, W, S Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) A, W, S Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) A, W, S A continuation of Micro 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. 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) A,W Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour per week. 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) A, W, S 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. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Chair: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmoreland 626-6163 Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professors: Dale A. Ostlie, Jay W. Phippen ; Assistant Professor: John E. Sohl; Visiting Associate Professor: Roger H. Skinner Descriptions Physics or Applied Physics — Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, thermodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state, relativity, quantum mechanics, modern physics, and nuclear physics. Those who will seek employment with a bachelors degree in physics, or who wish to take advanced training in other fields, should investigate the liberal program in physics. A joint major is also possible such as mathematics and physics. Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Engineering Physics — This interdisciplinary program requires 198 credit hours for completion and is Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 234 235 Continuing Education