General information NS111, NS112, NS113. General Physics (4-4-4) Fundamentals of physics primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre- dentistry, technology and other disciplines requiring a full course in physics without calculus. Mechanics (111), Electricity and Magnetism (112), Heat, Optics, and Modern Physics (113). Prerequisites: Math 106 is a prerequisite for Phsx 111. Phsx 111 is a prerequisite for Phsx 112 and 113. Three lectures and two recitations a week. 114, 115, 116. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Phsx 111, 112, 113. One 3-hour lab a week 203. Contemporary Astronomy (3) A treatment with more detail than Phsx 103 of selected topics in modern astronomy. Includes interstellar matter, star formations, pulsars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology. No mathematics prerequisite. Prerequisite: Phsx 103. 209. Environmental Physics -- Energy and Power (4) An interdisciplinary course dealing with the chemical and physical concepts of energy and power. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging energy crisis, effects upon the environment and man's quality of life. NS261, NS262, NS263. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4-4-4) Calculus-based introduction to physics for students in science, math, computer science, and pre-engineering. Mechanics (261), Electricity and Magnetism (262), Heat, Sound, and Light (263). Prerequisites: A physics course equivalent to high school physics or PHSX 100, plus Math 211 for 261, PHSX 261 and Math 212 for 262, PHSX 261 and Math 213 for 263. Three lectures and two recitations each week. 264, 265, 266. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Phsx 261, 262, 263. One 3-hour lab each week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Physics 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 detenriined by the department 292. 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 308. Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers (3) Introduction to basic principles of physics and astronomy for elementary teachers. Prerequisite: Currently under teaching contract and recommendation of school supervisor. 311. Analytical Mechanics (5) Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisite: Physx 263, Math 451 to be taken concurrently. 317. Introductory Modern Physics (4) Quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles. Prerequisites: Math 213, Phsx 262. 318. Thermodynamics (4) Equations of state, First Law of thermodynamics, consequences of the First Law, changes of phase. Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, applications of the First and Second Laws, kinetic theory, conductivity and transport phenomena. Prerequisite: Phsx 263. 319. Applied Optics (4) Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Math 212, Phsx 263. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week 320. Solid State Physics (4) Modern theory of the solid state, with emphasis on crystal structures, energy bands and fermi levels, conduction in metals and semiconductors, Hall effect photoconductivity, junction diodes and transistors, field- effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication. Prerequisite: Phsx 317. 341, 342, 343. Electronics (4-4-4) Theory and use of electronic devices. Analysis and design of electronic circuits. Applications in scientific instrumentation with emphasis on interfacing to computers. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx 262. 351, 352. Electromagnetic Theory (4-4) Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, motion of an accelerated charged particle. Prerequisites: Phsx 262, Math 451 taken concurrently. 374, 375, 376. Classical Physics Laboratory (1-1-1) Experiments in the area of classical physics. One 3-hour lab a week 461. Quantum Mechanics (4) Wave-particle duality, Bohr and Sommerfeld models, Schrodinger equation, wave functions, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum. 462. Atomic and Molecular Physics (4) Multi-electron atoms, Pauli exclusion principles, Periodic Table, Atomic Spectra, perturbation theory, molecular bonding and spectra, quantum statistical distributions, lasers. 463. Nuclear and Particle Physics (4) Nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. 471, 472, 473. Modern Physics Laboratory (1-1-1) Experiments in the areas of modem physics. One 3-hour lab a week. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 483. Topics in Physics (1-5) 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 Instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Physics Department 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. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) Joint sessions of faculty and students to hear and give reports and discuss recent developments in physics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Chair: Samuel Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 406 Telephone: 626-6655 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, David S. Havertz, Emron A. Jensen, J. Neil Jensen, Carl D. Marti; Associate Professor: Gloria Z. Wurst, Samuel I. Zeveloff; Assistant Professors: Earl A. Jenne, Bert W. Winterton, Gary L. Miller. Objectives: 1. To provide training for a major and minor, also a teaching major and minor in Zoology; 2. To provide pre-professional training for medicine, dentistry, veterinary, optometry, pharmacy and other biologically- oriented fields such as conservation, optometry, podiatry (chiropody), osteopathy, wildlife management, etc.; 3. To provide supporting General Education classes for other than the Zoology majors; 4. To serve as a supporting area for Physical Education and Allied Health Occupations majors; 5. To provide other specific sub-baccalaureate programs as needed. PROGRAM: ZOOLOGY MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A rninor is required. Zoology majors must have a C- or better in major courses. An overall GPA of 2.00 or C is required. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 47 credit hours of Zoology courses. Zool 160, General Zoology, or equivalent knowledge, is a prerequisite of all Zoology classes except 201, 202, 230 and may be counted in the major. • Zoology courses required (31 credit hours): Zool 160 (5), 211 (5), 212 (5) or 405 (5), 440 (4) or 445 (4) or 447 (4) or 448 (4), 330 (5), 420 (5) or 421 (5), 499 (2). (One fall seminar plus one other seminar required.) • Zoology courses to elect from (rrrinimurn of 16 credit hours): Zool 112 (1), 201 (5), 202 (4), 212 (5), 292 (1-6), 332 (4), 340 (3), 347 (3), 372 (4), 373 (3), 380 (3), 405 (5), 410 (5), 412 (5), 420 (5), 421 (5), 422 (5), 423 (5), 425 (4), 435 (4), 440 (4), 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 450 (5), 455 (4), 460 (5), 464 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4), 468 (5), 474 (3), 475 (3), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 489 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 495 (1-5), 498 (2), 499 (1-1-1). No more than 5 combined hours of Zoology 480 and 483 may count toward the major. Support courses required: Botany 110 (5); in addition, one course from the following list: Botany 112 (5), 310 (5), 320 (5), 321 (5), 322 (4), 345 (5), 347 (3), 350 (5), 351 (5), 352 (4), 362 (5), 364 (5), 411 (5) or 421 (5), or Micro 205 (5). • Other support courses required: Chem 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); or 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5); 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); Math 105 (5) or 106 (5) or 107 (5); Phsx 101 (5) or 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115(1), 116(1). EMPHASIS: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION OFFICER General Requirements: Zoology major is required. Minor in Law Enforcement is recommended. (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog.) An overall GPA of 2.00 is required. Specific Requirements: Zoology courses required (29 credit hours): Zool 445 (4), 447 (4), 448 (4), 465 (4), 466 (4), 467 (4) and 468 (5). Support courses required (72 credit hours): Botany 110 (5) and 362 (5) or 364 (5).; Chem 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5); or 121 (5) or 122 (5), 123 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4); Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5) or 141 (3-4); Phsx 101 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115(1), 116(1). Minor recommended: Law Enforcement (See Criminal Justice section of the catalog). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 146 147 Continuing Education