Physics Physics General Information 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 (1-9) 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 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. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Chair: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmorland 626-6163 Professors: Farhang Amiri, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jejfery, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professors: Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Jay W. Phippen ; Assistant Professor: John E. Sohl 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 designed for the professionally-minded student wanting to go into engineering. It is designed to produce an engineer physicist who is able to analyze a problem using the fundamentals of physics, and who is then able to employ the principles of engineering. The student choosing this program must specialize in either the electronics or the computer science specialty as described below. Physics Teaching — The department also offers a program leading to a bachelors degree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated with the Department of Secondary Education. PROGRAM: PHYSICS MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Emphases: • Physics • Applied Physics • Engineering Physics • Physics Teaching General requirements for all Physics Majors: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. A math minor is automatically satisfied for Physics and Engineering Physics. • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics. Engineering Physics requires an overall GPA of 2.40. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.50 overall GPA. • A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics. A total of 198 credit hours are required for Engineering Physics. A total of 60 credit hours must be upper division courses numbered 300 and above. Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Physics Major: • Physics courses required (48 hours): Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499(1). • Physics courses from which to elect (12 credit hours, including at least two 300-level courses): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 480 (1-4), approved 483 (1-4), 497 (2). Support courses required (41 credit hours): Chem NS121 (5), 122 (5); Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4), 321 (3), 325 (3), 451 (4), 372(4); CS 160 (3). Applied Physics Major: • Physics courses required (33-36 credit hours): Phsx NS111 (4), 112(4), 113(4),NS114(1), 115 (1), 116 (1), or Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (1), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1); Phsx 317 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4) 343 (4), 350 (5). • Physics courses from which to elect (minimum 5 credit hours): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), or approved 480, 483, 489,499 classes. Support courses required (24 credit hours): Math 211 (5); Chem NS121 (5); CS 160 (3); EET 122 (4), 212 (4); DG 120 (3). • Support courses from which to elect (15 credit hours): Approved credits in Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Pre-engineering or Engineering Technology. Engineering Physics Major: • Physics courses required (68 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 316 (4) or 318 (4) or 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499(1). • Support courses required (58 credit hours): Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4), 321 (3), 325 (3), 372 (4), 451 (4), 461 (3), 462 (3), 463 (3); Chem NS121 (5), 122 (5); CS 160 (3); Prengr 250 (4), 352 (4). • One technical emphasis is required: • Electronics Emphasis (21 credit hours): EET 122 (4), 212 (4), 462 (4); Prengr 221 (5), 351 (4). • Computer Emphasis (23 credit hours): CS 220 (4), 265 (4), 275 (4), 302 (4), 371 (4), 375 (3). Physics Teaching Major: • Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Phsx NS101 (5), NS103 (5), NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). • Seventeen credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. • Support course required (3 credit hours): Commun HU102 (3). PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) PROGRAM: PHYSICS DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in 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. • Fulfdl the requirements of either the Physics departmental major, the Applied Physics major, the Engineering Physics major, or the Physics Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Physics major, take at least eighteen hours of Physics Honors credit. • Complete a Physics Honors senior project (minimum 2 hours). • A student may receive Physics Honors credit in any of the Physics courses required for the respective Physics majors. Permission from the department chair should be sought 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: PHYSICS MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. • Prior departmental approval is required. Student Services Specific Requirements: • Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). • Nine to fifteen additional credit hours in approved upper interdisc division Physics courses. Programs PROGRAM: PHYSICS TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. • Prior department approval is required. • Students obtaining a Physics Teaching minor must satisfy the College of Education Certification (See Teacher Education Program). Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 25 credit hours of Physics courses. • Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). • Ten additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. PHYSICS COURSES - PHSX 100. Preparation for College Physics (3) The course is designed to provide the minimal prerequisite for entry into Physics NS111 or Physics NS261 by emphasizing problem-solving skills using selected topics in physics. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Math 106 (may be taken concurrently). NS101. Introduction to Physics (5) A, W, S, Su A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Five lectures per week. NS103. Introduction to Astronomy (5) A, W, S, Su A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Five lectures per week. Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 228 229 Continuing Education