Physics Zoology General Information NS261. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4) A, W, Su First quarter of a one-year sequence in calculus-based physics, primarily for students in science, math, computer science, and pre- engineering. This quarter covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Prerequisite: Math 211. Three lectures and two recitations per week. 262. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4) Second quarter of a one-year sequence in calculus-based physics. This quarter covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, wave motion and sound. Prerequisite: PhsxNS261 and Math 212. 263. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4) Third quarter of a one-year sequence in calculus-based physics. This quarter covers topics in optics, thermodynamics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Phsx 262 and Math 212. NS264. Laboratory Physics (1) Must accompany Phsx NS261. One 3-hour lab per week. 265. Laboratory Physics (1) Must accompany Phsx 262. One 3-hour lab per week. 266. Laboratory Physics (1) Must accompany Phsx 263. One 3-hour lab per week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Physics 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, 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. 308. Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers (3) Introduction to basic principles of physics and astronomy for elementary teachers. Prerequisite: Currently under teaching contract and recommendation of school supervisor. 316. Astrophysics (4) A Selected topics in astrophysics which may include telescopes, celestial mechanics, stellar structure and evolution, stellar pulsation, supernovae, black holes, interstellar medium, galactic structure, active galaxies, quasars, galactic clusters and superclusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Phsx 263. 317. Introductory Modern Physics (4) IV Quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles. Prerequisites: Math 213, Phsx 262. 318. Thermodynamics (4) S Equations of state, First Law of thermodynamics, consequences of the First Law, changes of phase, Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, applications of the First and Second Laws, kinetic theory, conductivity and transport phenomena. Prerequisite: Phsx 263. 319. Applied Optics (4) S alternate years Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Math 212, Phsx 263. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 320. Solid State Physics (4) S alternate years Modem theory of the solid state, with emphasis on crystal structures, energy bands and fermi levels, conduction in metals and semiconductors, Hall effect, photoconductivity, junction diodes and transistors, field-effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication. Prerequisite: Phsx 317. 341,342,343. Electronics (4-4-4) Theory and use of electronic devices. Analysis and design of electronic circuits. Applications in scientific instrumentation with emphasis on interfacing to computers. Three lectures and one 3- hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx 262. 350. Analytical Mechanics (5) A Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisite: Phsx 263, Math 451 to be taken concurrently. 351,352. Electromagnetic Theory (4-4) Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, motion of an accelerated charged particle. Prerequisites: Phsx 262, Math 451 taken concurrently. 364. Classical Physics Lab (1) A Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. One three-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 374, 375, 376 series has been taken previously.) 365. Modern Physics Lab (1) IV Foundation experiments in modern physics, including determination of many of the fundamental physical constants. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 471, 472, 473 series has been taken previously). 366. Nuclear Physics Lab (1) S Experiments in nuclear physics and nuclear instrumentation. Introduces students to tools and techniques of nuclear physics. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 471, 472, 473 series has been taken previously). 238 461. Quantum Mechanics (4) A Wave-particle duality, Bohr and Sommerfeld models, Schrodinger equation, wave functions, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. 462. Atomic and Molecular Physics (4) W Multi-electron atoms, Pauli exclusion principles, Periodic Table, Atomic Spectra, perturbation theory, molecular bonding and spectra, quantum statistical distributions, lasers. 463. Nuclear and Particle Physics (4) S Nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Su, A, W, S Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 483. Topics in Physics (1-5) Su, A, W, S Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modem 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. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A, W, S A continuation of Physics 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. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A, W, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more quarters of research (Phsx 480) 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. 499. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) A, W, 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 library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty adviser. One quarter required for physics majors May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. 503. Physics for Teachers (3-5) 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 OF ZOOLOGY Chair: Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Bonnie Donaldson 626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, David S. Havertz, J. Neil Jensen, Carl D. Marti, Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professor: Bret C. Harvey; Assistant Professors: Amelia Ahern-Rindell., Matthew J. Berria, Cheryl C. Courtney, W. Sue Fairbanks, Richard N. Vineyard Description Zoology is the study of animals. As such, 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, a large proportion are involved in pre-medical professional training. We have an excellent record in placing students in the finest medical, dental, veterinary, and optometry schools. The faculty strongly encourage majors to pursue guided research, particularly through the Department's Senior Thesis Program. All students are urged to consult with the department chair early in their education. Arrangements can then be made for the student to be matched with an appropriate adviser who can best offer course and career suggestions. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Zoology majors must have a C- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 239 Continuing Education