276 4991. Microbiology Seminar (1) F, S Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. 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 Internet: http://physics.weber.edu Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery, Dale A. Ostlie, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Associate Professors: Jay W. Phippen, Daniel V. Schroeder, John E. Sohl; Instructor: 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, 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 BACHELOR DECREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » 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 in this catalog). » 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 35 of this catalog. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for graduation — 74 of these are required within the Physics major and the Applied Physics Majors, 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). Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Physics and Applied Physics majors. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for specific requirements. The following courses required for the Physics and Applied Physics majors will satisfy general education requirements: Phsx PS2210, PS2210L Chem PS1210 and Math 1210. The following courses required for the Physics Teaching Major will satisfy general education requirements: Phsx PS1010, PS1030, PS2210, PS2210L and Math 1210. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Physics Major Physics Courses Required (38 credit hours) Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 8 Phsx PS2210L/2220L Lab 2 Phsx 2740 Introductory Modern Physics 3 Phsx 3180 Thermal Physics 3 Phsx 3410 Electronics I 4 Phsx 3500 Analytical Mechanics 3 Phsx 3510 Electromagnetic Theory 3 Phsx 3540 Mech & Electromagnetic Waves 3 Phsx 3640 Advanced Physics Lab 2 Phsx 4610 Quantum Mechanics 3 Phsx 4620 Atomic, Nuclear, & Particle Physics 3 Phsx 4990 Seminar in Physics 1 Physics j Electives (3 credit hours) Select 3 credit hours from tht following 3000 and 4000 level courses. Phsx 3160 Astrophysics 6 Phsx 3190 Applied Optics i Phsx 3200 Solid State Physics i Phsx 3300 Computational Physics i Phsx 3420 Electronics II i Phsx 4800 Individual Research Problems 1-3 Phsx 4830* Readings in Physics 1-3 * as approved by instructor Phsx 4970 Senior Thesis I 277 General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS Support Courses Required (33 credit hours) Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree ACADEMIC INFO Chem PS1210/1220 Principles of Chemistry 10 Physics Teaching Major DEGREE REQ Math 1210 Calculus I Math 1220 Calculus II Math 2210 Calculus III Math 2250 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Math 3710 Boundary Value Problems 4 4 4 4 3 Physics Courses Required (23 credit hours) Phsx PS1010 Introduction to Physics 3 Phsx PS1030 Introduction to Astronomy 3 Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 8 Phsx PS2210L/2220L Lab 2 Phsx 2600 Laboratory Safety 1 GENED Ir-ferdisciplinaiy FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Programming Language (4 credit hours) Phsx 2740 Introductory Modern Physics 3 Applied Science & Technology CS Select one course from the following or obtain Department approval Phsx 4570 Secondary School Sci Tchng Mthds 3 CS 1021 Intro to Software Development Tool CS 1022 Software Development Using Pascal & Delphi CS 1023 Selected Programming Language 4 4 4 Physics Electives (9 credit hours) Select nine credit hours in approved Physics classes (courses numbered 3000 and above). EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR CS 1130 Introduction to UNIX and C 4 Support Courses Required (11 credit hours) AUTOSV/AUTOTC CS 2250 Structured Computing in 4 Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking 3 IDT SST TBE a Selected Language Math 1210/1220 Calculus I, II 8 Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Students must also complete the Teacher Education Certification Program Arts & Humanities Applied Physics Major (32 credit hours) COMM ENGL Physics Courses Required (35 credit hours) Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers 8 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequences are provided to assist students FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR Phsx PS2210L/220L Lab 2 in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure ART Phsx 2740 Introductory Modern Physics 3 to consult with an advisor. Business & Econ Phsx 3190 Applied Optics 3 MPACC/ACCTNG Phsx 3410 Electronics I 4 Physics Major BUSADM FIN LOM Phsx 3500 Analytical Mechanics Phsx 3510 Electromagnetic Theory 3 3 Freshman Fall Freshman Spring Phsx PS 2210 4 Phsx 2220 4 MGMT Phsx 3540 Mech. & Electromagnetic Waves 3 PhsxPS2210L 1 Phsx2220L 1 MKTG Phsx 3640 Advanced Physics Lab 2 Math 1210 4 Math 1220 4 ECON/QUANT IS&T Phsx 4800 Individual Research Problems 3 GenEd 6 GenEd 6 Phsx 4990 Seminar in Physics 1 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Education MEDUC Physics Electives (9 credit hours) Select a minimum of nine credit hours with departmental approval from SophomoreJE4LL_ Sophomore Spring CHFAM ChemPS1210 5 Chem 1220 5 ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI the following Phsx 3410 4 Phsx 2740 3 PF./REC Phsx 2600 Laboratory Safety 1 Math 2210 4 Math 2250 4 EDUC Phsx 3160 Astrophysics Phsx 3180 Thermal Physics 3 3 Electives/Gen Ed 2 Electives/Gen Ed 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Health Professions CLS Phsx 3200 Solid State Physics Phsx 3300 Computational Physics 3 3 JUN10"^U»— Junior Spring DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI Phsx 3500 3 Phsx 3640 2 Phsx 3420 Electronics II 3 Phsx 3510 3 Phsx 3540 3 HAS/HIM Phsx 4610 Quantum Mechanics 3 Math 3710 3 Phsx 3,180 3 MRSCI Phsx 4620 Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physic: 3 Electives/Gen Ed 6 CS Course 4 NURSNG n a nTrr1 Phsx 4830* Readings in Physics 1-3 Gen Ed 3 RADTEC DMS NUCMED * as approved by instructor Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Phsx 4970 Senior Thesis EET 1040/1040L Microprocessor Systems 2 4 Senior Fall ,»JfflP°R Spring ___ RADTHR Phsx 4610 3 Phsx 4620 3 RESTHY Geosci 4600 Geophysics 3 Electives/Gen Ed 12 Electives/Gen Ed 11 Science Chem 3410/3420 Physical Chemistry 8 Phsx 4990 1 BOTANY CHEM Math 3710 Boundary Value Problems 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 GEOSCI Support Courses Required (30 credit hours) Applied Physics Major MATH/MATHED MICRO Chem PS1210/1220 Principles of Chemistry 10 PHSX Math 1210 Calculus I Math 1220 Calculus II 4 4 Freshman Fall Freshman Spring ZOOL PhsxPS2210 4 Phsx 2220 4 Social & Behavioral Math 2210 Calculus III 4 PhsxPS2210L 1 Phsx2220L 1 Sciences B^b;;;: Math 2250 Linear Algebra and 4 Math 1210 4 Math 1220 4 Q Differential Equations GenEd 6 GenEd 6 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 ECON GEOGR Programming Language (4 credit hours) HIST Select one course from the following or obtain Department approval CS 1021 Intro to Software Devlpmt Tools Sophomore Fall Sophomore Spring POLSC 4 Chem PS1210 5 Chem 1220 5 PHILO PSYCH CS 1022 Software Develop Using Pascal & Delphi CS 1023 Selected Programming Language 4 4 Phsx 3410 4 Phsx 2740 3 Math 2210 4 Math 2250 4 Electives/Gen Ed 2 Electives/Gen Ed 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO CS 1130 Introduction to UNIX and C 4 AEROSP CS 2250 Structured Computing in a 4 MILSCI Selected Language NAVSCI ■— Continuing Ed Weber State University Weber State University