PHYS 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PHYS 4970. Senior Thesis (2) Su, F, Sp An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (PHYS 4800) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will indude an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. PHYS 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, Sp 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. PHYS 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Sdence Emphasis Program. To register, seled 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. ASTRONOMY COURSES - ASTR ASTR PS1040. Elementary Astronomy (3) Su, F, Sp 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. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with PHYS PS1040. ASTR 2800. Introductory Individual Research Problems (1-3) Su, F, Sp Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a direded research project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 2800. ASTR 2830. Introductory Readings in Physics/Astronomy (1-3) Su, F, Sp Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a direded reading project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 2830. ASTR 3160. Astrophysics (3) F 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 super clusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 and MATH 1200. Cross-listed with PHYS 3160. ASTR 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) Su, F, Sp Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instrudor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4800. ASTR 4830. Readings in Physics/Astronomy (1-3) Su, F, Sp Topics which can be studied indude (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modem physics, nudear 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 instrudor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4830. DEPARTMENT Zoology Chain Dr. Samud Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Lani Shepard 801-626-6165 Professors: John Cavitt, Jonathan Clark, Ron Meyers, John Mull, Robert Okazaki, Samuel Zeveloff; Associate Professozr: Nicole Berthdemy, Barbara Trask; Assistant Professors: Brian Chung, Christopher Hoagstrom, Jon Marshall, Michele Skopec toology is the study of animals. It indudes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells, to fidd 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 pre-medical professional tiaining. 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 Sdence Laboratory building in the College of Science. It is a modem 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 bachelors degree (bs} » 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. Zoology majors must have a grade of "C-" or better in all courses that satisfy specific requirements for the major. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 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. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog