612 College of Science Physics Departmental Honors To earn Departmental Honors in Physics, a student must: • Maintain a dep artmental GPA o f 3.3, and an overall GPA of 3.3 • Fulfill all the requirements for a Physics major • Complete a research project (at least 3 credit hours) with a faculty member, with a grade of A • Present the project at the Physics Department Seminar and the Weber State Undergraduate Research Symposium. • Volunteer at least 12 hours of community outreach in a Physics related context, such as the planetarium. This requirement also includes making an oral presentation about the work in the Honors Center. Students who have not completed their General Education requirements are encouraged to take Honors General Education classes. How to apply for Departmental Honors in Physics: Students must apply to be awarded departmental honors and be cleared by both the Physics Department and the Honors Program. 1. Complete the entrance application form for Departmental Honors with the departmental advisor and submit it to the Honors Program (2nd floor of the Stewart Library). 2. Meet the requirements listed above. 3. Complete the exit application with the departmental advisor. 4. Visit with Marilyn Diamond, the Hono rs adviso r, to be cleared for graduation with Departmental Honors. (801-626-7336) mdiamond@weber.edu Students earning departmental honors will be recognized in the following ways: "Department of Physics Honors" designation on the transcript. "Department of Physics Honors" printed on the degree diploma. Personalized letter signed by the President of Weber State University and the Honors Director. Invitations to Honors educational and social events. Invitation to Honors Nye-Cortez banquet at the end of the academic year. For more information, contact: Dr. Brad Carroll Dept Chair 801-626-7921 Dr. Judy Elsley Honors Director 801-626-6186 Course Descriptions - ASTR Department of Physics ASTR 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] 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 1040. ASTR 2040 - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course in observational astronomy. Topics will include planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy, with a focus on modern observational techniques, including digital imagery, spectroscopy, and observing with science-grade astronomical instrumentation. Cross-listed with PHYS 2040. Prerequisite: MATH 1060 (minimum grade of C). ASTR 2800 - Introductory Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed research proj ect which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 2800 . May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 2830 - Introductory Readings in Physics/ Astronomy Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed 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 . May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 3160 - Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Selected topics in astrophysics with a focus on stellar and planetary systems. Topics may include celestial mechanics, interaction of light and matter, stellar and planetary spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres and interiors, binary Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog