Microbiology Physics General Information other Zool electives; and Psych SS101. Medical schools do not accept AP or CLEP credits in English or science courses. • Students planning graduate degrees in Microbiology should include Math 106 and 107, Phsx NS111-116 or NS261-266; and should consider taking Math 213, Chem 213, and electives in data processing, statistics, foreign languages, and other biological sciences. PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 33. • Fulfill the requirements for the Microbiology departmental major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling the Microbiology Departmental Honors requirements, take at least 20 hours on an Honors basis. • Complete a Microbiology Special Problems Project • A student may receive Microbiology Honors credit in any upper division Microbiology course with the exception of Micro 489, 492 and 499. Credit for Micro 480 and 483 may be repealed for a maximum of 3 hours each for honors. Permission from the department chair should be obtained before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: MICROBIOLOGY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C- or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 25 hours in Microbiology courses. EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the mterdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) MICROBIOLOGY COURSES - MICRO m NSlll. Introductory Microbiology (5) A survey of the microorganisms and their relationships to health, technology, and the environment Five lecture-demonstrations per week. NS115. Elementary Public Health (4) The principles and practices of public health, emphasizing prevention and control of communicable and other diseases, and environmental health problems. Four lectures per week 131. Lab for Advanced Placement Students (1) Laboratory exercises designed to accompany high school advanced placement biology courses. Enrollment limited to high school AP Biology students who are formally accepted through the Center for Science Educatioa One 3- hour laboratory per week NS205. Principles of Microbiology (5) Morphology, reproduction, cultivation, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, with many applications. The introductory course for science majors. Prerequisite: Chem NS121 or equivalent Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 255. Microbiological Procedures (5) Microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, sterilization, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, enumeration methods, instrumentation. Prerequisites: Micro NS205 and Math 105. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Microbiology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department The course objective for each student will be developed between the student the department and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student and the department Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department 292. Short Courses, Workshop, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 325. Immunology (5) The study of the immune response in mammals. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs per week 330. Medical Microbiology (7) Characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and mechanisms by which they cause disease in higher animals. Prerequisite: Micro 325. Five lectures and five one-hour labs per week 340. Library Research Methods in Biology (3) A practical introduction to the kinds of biological materials in the academic libraries and how to find, use, and interpret information in these sources. Prerequisite: Engl 102. 348. Environmental Microbiology (5) Soil and aquatic microbiology, biodegradation, waste treatment, energy transformations, plant pathology, biological insecticides, rumen microbiology. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab per week 385. Food Microbiology (5) Role of microorganisms in food production, preservation, and spoilage. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 405. Microbial Physiology (5) Structure, function, and metabolism of microorganisms, with emphasis upon the bacteria. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week 415. Microbial Genetics (5) The genetics of microorganisms, including mutation, gene transfer, recombination, plasmids, gene structure, gene mapping, and applications of genetic modifications. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Chem 307 recommended. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week 420. Recombinant DNA Techniques (3) The use of recombinant DNA techniques to modify genetic characteristics in bacteria and yeast Prerequisite: Micro 415. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week 425. Cell Culture (3) Basic methods and practical applications of cell culture. Prerequisite: Micro NS205. Two lectures and two 2-hour labs per week. 455. Virology (5) Virus structure, classification, genetics, replication, and other interactions with the host with emphasis on animal viruses. Prerequisite: Microbiology NS205. Three lectures and two 3- hour labs per week 480. Directed Research (1-2) Independent research under the advisement of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 5 credits. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 credits. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Micro 289, Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department One hour per week 503. Microbiology for Teachers (3-5) 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 instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Chair: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Marine Westmorland 626-6163 Professors: J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery; Associate Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Jay W. Phippen, Walther N. Spjeldvik; Assistant Professors: J. Ward Moody. Descriptions Physics or Applied Physics — Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, thermodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state, relativity, quantum mechanics, modem physics, and nuclear physics. Those who will seek employment with a bachelors degree in physics, or who wish to take advanced training in other fields, should investigate the liberal program in physics. A joint major is also possible such as mathematics and physics. Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Engineering Physics — This mterdisdplinary program requires 198 credit hours for completion and is designed for the professionally-minded student wanting to go into engmeering. It is designed to produce an engineer physicist who is able to analyze a problem using the fundamentals of physics, and who is then able to employ the principles of engineering. The student choosing this program must specialize in either the electronics or the computer science specialty as described below. Physics Teaching — The department also offers a program leading to a bachelors degree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated with the Department of Secondary Education. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 172 173 Continuing Education