304 transistors, field effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication. Co-requisite: PHYS 2710. PHYS 3300. Computational Physics (3) 5 (alternate years - odd) Computational techniques are discussed in the context of addressing important physical problems. Topics may include root-finding algorithms, curve fitting, interpolation methods, linear systems, numerical integrations, differential equations, boundary value problems, finite difference methods, eigenvalue problems, Fourier analysis, and Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220, PHYS 2300. PHYS 3410. Electronics for Scientists (4) F An introductory course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. The course includes D.C. and a.c. circuit analysis using complex impedances and covers basic principles of semiconductor operation, transistors, analog and digital integrated circuits, analog-to-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2220. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. PHYS 3420. Data Acquisition and Analysis (3) 5 (alternate years - odd) Intermediate-level course in computer interfacing (data acquisition and analysis) for students in physics and all other sciences. Topics may include: data acquisition with industry-standard software packages, computerized test and measurement, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, data acquisition electronics, electronic sensors (thermal sensors, light sensors, etc.), least squares curve fitting, fast Fourier transforms (FFT), Nyquist's theorem, noisy and weak signals. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2020 or SI2220. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. PHYS 3500. Analytical Mechanics (3) F Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220 and MATH 2280. PHYS 3510. Electromagnetic Theory (3) F Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace's equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220, MATH 2210 and MATH 2280. PHYS 3540. Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves (3) 5 Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges. Prerequisites: PHYS 3500, 3510. PHYS 3640. Advanced Physics Laboratory (2) 5 Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modem physics, and nuclear physics. Introduction to computerized data acquisition and data analysis. Two two-hour labs each week. Prerequisite: PHYS SI2220 and PHYS 3410. PHYS 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) F Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisites: PHYS SI2220 or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. PHYS 4610. Quantum Mechanics (3) F Wave-particle duality, Schrodrnger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisites: PHYS 2710, MATH 2270. Co-requisites: PHYS 3500; MATH 3710. PHYS 4620. Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics (3) 5 Approximation methods, multi-electron atoms, atomic radiation, nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. Prerequisite: PHYS 4610. PHYS 4800. Individual Research Problems (1-3) 5m, F, 5 Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. PHYS 4830. Readings in Physics (1-3) 5m, F, 5 Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modem physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged. May be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instmctor. PHYS 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, F, 5 A continuation of PHYS 2890. Open to all students. PHYS 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PHYS 4970. Senior Thesis (2) 5m, F, 5 An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (PHYS 4800) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will include an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. PHYS 4990. Seminar in Physics (1) F, 5 Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. PHYS 5030. Physics for Teachers (2-3) Science content course for teachers in the M.Ed. Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Course may be repeated. Contract must be approved by instmctor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT Zoology Chain Dr. Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Tara Archer 801-626-6165 Professors: J. Neil Jensen, Ron A. Meyers, John E Mull, Robert K Okazaki, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Associate Professors: John E Cavitt, Jonathan B. Clark; Assistant Professors: Nicole Okazaki, Barbara Trask Loology is the study of animals. It includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells, to field examinations of natural populations. Some zoologists focus their studies on a specific group of animals; others specialize on problems Weber State University 2006 - 2007 Catalog