586 College of Science toward the major. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a minimum of 6 credits of upper division microbiology course work. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (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. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit. MICR 4991 - Microbiology Seminar Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Current topics in Microbiology. One hour per week. Prerequisite: Previous upper division courses in the department. MICR 5034 - Microbiology for Teachers Credits: (4) Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. Department of Physics Department Chair: Colin Inglefield Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone: Nereyda Hesterberg 801-626-6163 Web Site: weber.edu/physics Professors: Farhang Amiri, Brad Carroll, Ronald Galli, Colin Inglefield, Adam Johnston, Dale Ostlie, Daniel Schroeder, John Sohl, Walther Spjeldvik; Associate Professors: John Armstrong, Michelle Arnold, Stacy Palen; Visiting Professor: Tabetha Hole Physics is the study and application of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, gravity, electromagnetism, heat, and microscopic interactions. These laws govern the behavior of objects at all scales, from the smallest subatomic particles to the entire observable universe. In between, physicists study nuclear reactions, the interaction of atoms with light, properties of materials, the chaotic dynamics of fluids, and the evolution of stars and galaxies, among many other applications. Our courses in physics introduce all of the most important fundamental laws and many of their applications. Equally valuable, however, are the skills that students develop in these courses, from analytical thinking and problem solving to experimental design and interpretation. Majoring in physics can thus prepare a student for a variety of careers in research, education, business, industry, and government. The Department offers three major programs: Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching. The Physics major places emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level, and offers options that emphasize fundamental theoretical physics, astrophysics, computational physics, and physics of materials. Each of these options provides a strong foundation for graduate work. The Applied Physics major places more emphasis on physical phenomena and hands-on experience. Thus, it is more suitable for those planning to go either directly into industrial employment or into graduate programs in certain applied fields. The Physics Teaching major is designed specifically for those planning to teach physics at the secondary school level. Students who are majoring in other disciplines are encouraged to consider a minor in physics, which includes a year of introductory physics plus eight credit hours of additional physics courses. These electives may be chosen to emphasize basic theory, experimental techniques, or applied subfields such as optics and astrophysics. Physical Science Composite Teaching (BS) • Prog ram Pre requ is ite: Co mpo site T eaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). • Minor: Not required. • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on Degree and General Education Requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation; a minimum of 69 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above); a minimum of 13 of these is required within the major. Advisement Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Students in this program should work closely with their advisor to ensure their teaching endorsements in multiple subject areas within physical science. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study. Physical Science Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog