278 0 L L E G E Science Dr. Dale Ostlie, Dean I he College of Science provides quality education in the natural sciences and mathematics. The college offers majors and minors in seven departments (Botany, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology), supports professional and graduate school preparatory programs, and contributes significantly to the general education of students by improving scientific understanding of the natural world and quantitative literacy. Education is provided through formal classes, laboratory and field experiences, and undergraduate research projects. Student learning is also supported by departmental clubs and professional preparatory organizations. The college promotes science and mathematics teaching through the Center for Science and Mathematics Education, and community outreach through such facilities as the Layton P. Ott Planetarium and Museum of Natural Science. Location: Science Lab, Room 611 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmoreland 801-626-6159 Web Site: http://colleges.weber.edu/sdence/ Department / Area Listing Center for Science & Mathematics Education 279 Utah Center of Excellence for Chemical Technology 280 Museum of Natural Science 280 Layton P. Ott Planetarium 280 Pre-Professional Programs 280 Biotechnician 282 Botany 282 Chemistry 289 Geosciences 294 Mathematics 301 Microbiology 306 Physics 309 Zoology 314 Department Chairs (area code 801) Botany: Dr. Eugene Bozniak 626-6174 Chemistry: Dr. Barry Lloyd 626-6952 Geosciences: Dr. Adolph Yonkee 626-7139 Mathematics: Dr. Kent Kidman 61 Microbiology: Dr. Craig Oberg 61 Physics: Dr. Brad Carroll 626-6163 Zoology: Dr. Samuel Zeveloff 626-6165 Degrees Offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree Programs are offered in: Geology Microbiology Mathematics* Zoology Physics* & Applied Physics * Teaching majors are also available A Bachelor of Science Degree Program is offered in: Applied Environmental Geoscience Botany Chemistry and Chemistry Teaching Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Composite Degrees are offered in: Biology Teaching Earth Science Teaching Physical Science Teaching Associate of Science Degree is offered in: Biotechnician Training An Associate of Applied Science degree program is offered in: Chemistry (Technidan) Minors are offered in: Biology Teaching Geospatial Analysis Botany Mathematics* Chemistry* Microbiology Earth Science Teaching Physics* Geology Zoology * Teaching minors are also available Institutional Certificates are offered in: Biotechnician (in addition to AS) Chemical Technician Geomatics (Applied Mapping Sciences) Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Agriculture Pre-Dentistry Pre-Horticulture Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician's Assistant Pre-Range Management Pre-Chiropradic Pre-Forestry Pre-Medical Pre-Optometry Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Podiatry Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog