Course Descriptions 491 MICR 4554 - Virology (4) Sp Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication and other interactions with the host, with emphasis on bacteriophage and animal viruses. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MICR 2054. MICR 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. MICR 4800 - Directed Research (1-2) Su, F, Sp Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructo rand a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4830 - Directed Readings (1-2) Su, F, Sp Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. MICR 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-5) Su, F, Sp Open to all students in the Microbiology 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. MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar (l) F, Sp Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisite: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034 - Microbiology for Teachers (4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. MILS-Military Science Courses MILS 1010 - Leadership and Personal Development (3) F Establishes a foundation for self and team development through participation in adventure training and team- building activities. Subject matter includes land navigation, rappelling, physical fitness, first aid, leader behavior and unit effectiveness, effective time management and Army branches. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included, as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 1020 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership (3) Sp This course continues to emphasize self and team development through participation in classroom and leadership lab activities that are progressively more challenging. Subject matter includes winter survival, marksmanship and small unit operations. Classroom discussion includes small unit tactics, troop leading procedures, communications skills and the organization of company-sized Army units. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. Prerequisite: MILS 1010 or Army Basic Training with chair's approval. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2010 - Innovative Team Leadership (3) F Builds on previous leadership instruction enhancing student skills in land navigation, small unit tactics, written and oral communication, event planning, group coordination and effectiveness and first aid. During this course, students develop basic skills for leading others in a tactical environment. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2020 - Foundations of Tactical Leadership (3) Sp This course focuses on leader effectiveness. Course content includes analysis of selected historical leaders and battles using the principles of war and other tenets. Student led discussions highlight lessons learned relative to leadership and organizational success. Oral communications skills are central to this course. A three-hour weekly leadership lab is included as well as one weekend field training exercise during the semester. Prerequisite: MILS 2010 or Army Basic Training with chair's approval. A $75 lab fee is required. Participation in weekly physical fitness training is expected and should be taken as MILS 2400. MILS 2400 - Physical Readiness (l) F, Sp A physical conditioning course that employs U.S. Army principles of fitness. Subjects include: body composition, nutrition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle endurance and strength, circuit training and drills. Students registered for MILS 1010, MILS 1020, MILS 2010, or MILS 2020 are encouraged to enroll in this course to gain the full perspective of the physical demands required to be an Army officer. This course may be repeated up to four times for credit. MILS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Su, F, Sp Independent reading/research on topic(s) of military interest under the supervision of a Military Science faculty member. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission. MILS 2921 - ROTC Leader's Training Course (3) Su, F, Sp A four-week leadership camp conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Designed to introduce students to basic military skills and leadership requirements. Training includes rappelling, marksmanship, small unit tactics, physical fitness, leadership, and adventure training. Credit/no credit grade only. Prerequisite: Requires instructor permission. MILS 2922 - Northern Warfare (2) Su, F, Sp A two week course conducted in Alaska. Provides training in cold weather survival and small unit tactics. Credit/no credit grade only. Prerequisite: include the completion of the basic course and instructor permission. MILS 2923 - Air Assault (2) Su, F, Sp A two week course conducted at an Army installation in the continental U.S. Provides students training in helicopter operations to include sling loading and rappelling. Credit/ no credit grade only. Prerequisite: include successful completion of the basic course and instructor approval. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog