578 College of Science topics may include the Baire Category Theorem and Tietze Extension Theorem. Prerequisite: MTHE 5310 and MTHE 5350. MTHE 6710 - Numerical Analysis Credits: (3) Introduction to numerical methods. Use of the digital computer in solving otherwise intractable problems. Prerequisite: MTHE 5350 and CS 1410 or other approved programming language MTHE 6720 - Numerical Analysis Credits: (3) Introduction to numerical methods. Use of the digital computer in solving otherwise intractable problems. Prerequisite: MTHE 6710 MTHE 6730 - Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3) First order equations, characteristics and classifications, Green's identities, models, transforms. Prerequisite: MTHE 6630. MTHE 6740 - Mathematics for Teaching - Numbers and Operations Credits: (3) Provides teachers a deeper understanding of our number system and relate its structure to computation, arithmetic, algebra and problem solving. Course topics will include number, number sense, computation, and estimation and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary teachers. Prerequisite: A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience teaching elementary or junior high school mathematics. MTHE 6750 - Mathematics for Teaching - Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning Credits: (3) Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of rational numbers, operations with rational numbers, and proportionality, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students. Prerequisite: A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of teaching experience in an elementary or junior high school. MTHE 6760 - Mathematics for Teaching - Algebraic Reasoning Credits: (3) Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of algebraic expressions, equations, functions, real numbers, and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content for elementary students. Prerequisite: A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of teaching experience in an elementary or junior high school. MTHE 6770 - Mathematics for Teaching - Geometry and Measurement Credits: (3) Provides practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the geometry and measurement content that exists in the state core and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content. Prerequisite: A Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of teaching experience in an elementary or junior high school. MTHE 6780 - Mathematics for Teaching - Problem Solving and Data Analysis Credits: (3) This course will develop a firm problem-solving foundation. Using skills and strategies applied in mathematical contexts practicing teachers will learn to think, work with others, present solutions, and facilitate problem solving instruction in the classroom. This course will also provide practicing teachers a deeper understanding of probability and statistics content in the state core and instructional strategies to facilitate the instruction of this content. Prerequisite: A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching experience in an elementary or junior high school. Department of Microbiology Department Chair: Michele Culumber Location: Science Lab, Room 302M Telephone: Carrie Minnoch 801-626-6949 Professors: William Lorowitz, Karen Nakaoka, Craig Oberg, Mohammad Sondossi; Assistant Professor: Jason Fritzler; Associate Professors: Michele Culumber, Matthew Domek Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa) including their structure, metabolism, distribution, and ecological relationships. Knowledge gained by microbiologists leads to abetter understanding of molecular-level life processes and to beneficial applications in agriculture, industry, and medicine. The field is expanding, with special emphasis being given to genetic engineering, biotechnology, cell culture, disease and the immune response, production and storage of food, research and development and quality assurance of industrial products, disposal and detoxification of wastes, and the monitoring of environmental quality. Students interested in microbiology should make an appointment with the microbiology department advisor. Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Physician Assistant Emphasis, Microbiology Microbiology Major • Program Prerequisite: Not required. • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or higher in microbiology courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation; a minimum of 71 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement All Microbiology students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6949 for more information or to schedule an appointment. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog