280 activities designed to develop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward science. MED 6680. Chemistry for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in the basic concepts related to matter, its properties, and its readions is provided. Laboratories investigate concepts applicable to secondary classrooms. Activities associate sdence content with appropriate activities designed to devdop process skills, laboratory skills, and positive attitudes toward sdence. MED 6690. Earth Science for Secondary Teachers (3) A background in basic concepts rdating to the information, development, and history of the earth is provided. General concepts of the structure, composition, and modification of the planet (atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) are investigated through laboratory activities applicable to secondary dassrooms. Activities emphasize inquiry and appropriate adivities for devdoping content, process skills, laboratory skills, and positive altitudes toward science. Utah Center of Excellence for Chemical Technology Director: Dr. Edward B. Walker Location: Science Lab Building, 503M Telephone: 801-626-7444, Fax: 801-626-7445, E-mail: ewalker@weber.edu I he mission of the Center of Excellence for Chemical Technology 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 Director: Dr. Sharon Ohlhorst Location: Lind Lecture Hall 104 Telephone: 801-626-6653 I he Museum of Natural Sdence is an educational facility available to students in dementary 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 Sdence, 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 I he 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 contad the Diredor 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 bachdor'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 thdr 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's Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advisor Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Glenn Harrington Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Don Davies Valerie Herzog Dr. Karen Nakaoka Dr. Barbara Trask Dr. Ron A. Meyers Telephone 801-626-7755 801-626-7299 801-626-7755 801-626-7755 801-626-7755 Room SL407 SL 302M SL407 SL407 SL 608 801-626-6224 WH109 801-626-7656 SL 306M 801-626-7509 SL407 SL409 General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for general education requirements. Any general education course taken as part of a pre-medical/professional program may also be counted toward general education requirements. ENGL ENIOIO and ENGL EN2010 fulfill the English competency requirement. MATH QL1050 fulfills the Quantitative Literacy requirement. Course Requirements for Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke Family Pre-Medical Program The goal of the pre-medical program is to prepare students for a national competitive examination (the MCAT) and for medical school admission and courses. The pre-medical program is compatible with a variety of majors. Pre-medical classes and/or emphases exist within several departments of the College of Sdence. Courses Recommended (70-71 credit hours) ZOOL SI1110 Principles of Zoology I (4) ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) ZOOL 3200 Cell Biology (4) ZOOL 3300 Genetics (4) MCR LS/SI2054 Principles of Microbiology (4) CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry I & II (10) CHEM 2310/2320 Organic Chemistry I & II (10) PHYS PS/SI2010/SI2020 College Physics (10) Intro to Writing (3) Intermediate Writing (3) Technical Writing (3) Creative Writing (3) Advanced College Writing (3) Principles of Public Speaking (3) Trigonometry (3) College Algebra (4) Pre-calculus (5) ENGL ENIOIO &ENGLEN2010 ENGL 2100 or ENGL 2250 or ENGL 3210 orCOMMHU1020 MATH 1060 & MATH QL1050 or MATH QL1080 AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses are not acceptable to medical schools. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog