Natural Sciences Microbiology 315. Pathogenic Microbiology (5) Continuation of Microbiology 305. Pathogenic bacteria, rickettsia, chlamydia, molds and yeasts. Prerequisites: Microbiology 305, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. W 325. Immunity (5) Properties and causation of antigen-antibody reactions. Prerequisites: Microbiology 305, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. S 348. Applied and Environmental Microbiology (5) A course emphasizing the environmental role of microorganisms including soil fertility; bio-degradation and recycling of waste: energy production; biological insecticides; plant diseases: rumen microbiology. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. (Offered alternate years) S 355. Systematic Bacteriology (5) Classification of the bacteria. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Two lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. (Offered alternate years.) A 376. Industrial Microbiology (4) Beneficial and detrimental involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes emphasizing production of solvents, food supplements, and drugs as well as microbiological applications in mining and petroleum industries. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. (Offered alternate years) S 385. Food Microbiology (5) Role of microorganisms in food preservation and spoilage: identification and quantitation of microorganisms. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255. or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 2-hour labs a week. (Offered alternate years.) A 405. Bacterial Physiology and Anatomy (5) Structure and function, growth, nutrition and metabolism of the bacteria. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Adequate background in Chemistry recommended. A 415. Microbial Genetics (5) Study of the mechanisms of transfer of genetic information in bacteria and viral systems; the chemical basis of duplication and molecular aspects of mutation; fine structure analysis; the genetic code and control mechanisms involved in the synthesis of enzymes and macromolecules. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Adequate background in Chemistry recommended. (Offered alternate years.) W 455. Virology (5) Characteristics and ecology of the viruses. Prerequisites: Microbiology 205, 255, or consent of instructor. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs a week. (Offered alternate years.) W 480. Problems in Microbiology (1-3) Independent research under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximal allowable credit 5 hours.) A W S Su 483. Readings in Microbiology (1-3) Advanced topics in microbiology under direction of departmental faculty adviser. Prerequisites: Upper division courses in Microbiology. (Maximal allowable credit 3 hours.) A W S Su 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. AWSSu 499. Microbiology Seminar (1) Current topics in Microbiology. Prerequisites: Previous upper division courses in the department. One hour a week. (Maximal allowable credit 3 hours.) A W S DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Richard G. Hills, Chairman Professors, Gilbert C. Barton, Robert L. Capener, Robert A. Clarke, J. Ronald Galli; Associate Professors, Richard G. Hills, Daryl L. Letham, David. A. Tripp, Jay W. Phippen. Description: Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, heat, mechanics, and modern physics. Physicists seek to uncover the mysteries of the planets, the sun, the weather, the atom, solids and liquids, and even such things as mysteries of the body and of the human brain. Other sciences like chemistry and biology build on the laws of physics and rely on many instruments originally devised by physicists. Engineers use physics to build bridges, airplanes, television transmitters and receivers, satellites, and deep space probes. The physicist seeks to understand the behavior of matter and energy at the most general fundamental level. Thus, physics plays a basic and essential role in our economy and our culture. Education: Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Those who will seek employment with a bachelor's 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. Some of the courses required for the Physics majors are only offered on alternate years. The student must, therefore, be careful to plan his schedule so that he can take these when they are offered. Department faculty are all available to assist in this planning. 198 Natural Sciences Physics Employment Outlook: Employment opportunities in physics are expected to be good through the mid-1980's. The employment of physicists is expected to grow faster than most occupations over this period. (Source: American Institute of Physics, 335 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017.) Related Careers: Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, bioengineering medical electronics, production supervision, industrial sales, patent law, solid state physics, optics, nuclear engineering, etc. See: What Can I Do With a Major in ... ? and the Occupational Thesaurus, Volume 2. Program: Physics MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D. Physics majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 51 credit hours of Physics courses. B. Physics courses required (51 credit hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from: Physics 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 107 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (TBA), 499 (1). D. Support courses required: Mathematics 371 (4), 372 (4), 373 (4); Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). Program: Applied Physics MajorBachelor Degree A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. I. General Requirements: D. Physics majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 48 credit hours of Physics courses. B. Physics courses required: Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from: Physics 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 107 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (TBA), 499 (1). D. Support courses required: Engineering 221 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4); Data Processing 260 (3); Mathematics 371 (4), 372 (4), 373 (4); Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). 199