College of Science 527 Chemical Technology Center Director: Dr. Edward B. Walker Location: Science Lab Building, 503M Telephone: 801-626-7444, Fax: 801-626-7445, Email: ewalker@weber.edu The mission of the Chemical Technology Center is to enhance the learning environment at Weber State University. The Center involves students and faculty in applied research activities that concomitantly provide extra-curricular learning opportunities, service to the community, and productive relationships with local and regional industries. Museum of Natural Science Location: Lind Lecture Hall 104 Telephone: 801-626-6653 The Museum of Natural Science is an educational facility available to students in elementary and secondary schools, college students, and members of the community. Teachers wishing instructional materials and/or activities concerning the Museum's exhibits should contact the Director of the Museum of Natural Science, 801-626-6653. The Museum is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Student group visits are encouraged in the afternoon. Layton P. Ott Planetarium Director: Dr. Stacy Palen, SL 209 Web Site: weber.edu/planetarium The Planetarium, featuring a 30-foot hemispherical dome, is used for instruction in undergraduate astronomy classes. It is also a science education facility featuring programs of interest to elementary students, secondary students, and the general public. For the general public, a program featuring some topic of current interest in astronomy is given one evening a week. Any teacher wishing instructional materials or wanting to set up an appointment for a class visit should contact the Director of the Planetarium, 801-626-6871. Pre-Professional Programs For information see weber.edu/ premedicalprofessionalprograms or call the Pre-Medical Professional Programs office 801-626-7755. Students pursuing one of the following programs should satisfy the pre-professional requirements while completing a bachelor's degree within the College of Science. Students should work closely with both their pre-professional advisor and their academic major advisor. Since course loads are typically heavy, and requirements and application procedures vary among post-graduate programs, students should plan their academic strategies early and with full information. Advisement Students should be familiar with requirements in the Weber State catalog and consult with the pre-professional advisor and an advisor in their major department. Emphasis Pre- Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Medical Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical & Occupational Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advisor Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Matthew Domek Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Don Davies Ms. Sherrie Jensen Dr. Karen Nakaoka Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Ron A. Meyers Room SL407 SL 307M SL407 SL407 SL 608 Telephone 801-626-7755 801-626-6950 801-626-7755 801-626-7755 801-626-6224 SW 10 2L 801-626-7425 SL 306M SL407 SL409 801-626-7509 801-626-7755 801-626-6170 Departments and Programs Biotechnician (AS) Location: Science Lab, SL402 Telephone: 801-626-6165 Grade Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: Total of 62 credit hours are required - 38 of these are required within the program. Advisement Students should meet with the program advisor; call the Department of Zoology secretary (801-626-6165) for information. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Science requirements. These should include ECON 1740, HIST 1700, or POLS 1100. The following courses required for the Biotechnician program will satisfy the quantitative core and the life and physical sciences portion of the general education requirements: MATH 1050, CHEM 1210, PHYS 1010, and MICR 2054. Students should complete the AS program in two years and ta ke the labor at o ry in tens iveco u rs esfo r the B io techn ic ia n Institutional Certificate in their third year. Major Course Requirements for AS Deg ree Courses Required (37 credit hours) • MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) • MICR 3053 - Microbiological Procedures Credits: (3) • BTNY 2104 - Plant Form and Function Credits: (4) or • BTNY 2114 - Evolutionary Survey of Plants Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1110 - Principles of Zoology I Credits: (4) • ZOOL 1120 - Principles of Zoology II Credits: (4) • CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog