Physics Zoology Information NS107. Elementary Biophysics (5) A brief survey of physics with examples and applications from medicine and biology. 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 Modem Physics (113). Prerequisites: Math 106 is a prerequisite for Phsx NS111. Phsx NS 111 is a prerequisite for Phsx NS 112 and NS 113. Three lectures and two recitations a week. 114,115,116. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Phsx NS111, NS112, NS113. One 3-hour lab a week. 203. Contemporary Astronomy (3) A treatment with more detail than Phsx NS103 of selected topics in modem astronomy. Includes interstellar matter, star formations, pulsars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology. No mathematics prerequisite. Prerequisite: Phsx NS 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 NS261 and Math 212 for 262, Phsx NS261 and Math 213 for 263. Three lectures and two recitations each week. 264,265,266. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Phsx NS261, NS262, NS263. 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 determined 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. 316. Astrophysics (4) A Selected topics in astrophysics which may include telescopes, celestial mechanics, stellar structure and evolution, stellar pulsation, supemovae, black holes, interstellar medium, galactic structure, active galaxies, quasars, galactic clusters and superclusters, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Phsx NS263. 317. Introductory Modern Physics (4) W 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 NS262. 318. Thermodynamics (4) S 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 NS263. 319. Applied Optics (4) 5 alternate years Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisites: Math 212, Phsx NS263. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 320. Solid State Physics (4) 5 alternate years Modem 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 NS262. 350. Analytical Mechanics (5) A 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 NS263, Math 451 to be taken concurrently. 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 NS262, Math 451 taken concurrently. 364. Classical Physics Lab (1) A Advanced experiments in the areas of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. One three-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 374, 375, 376 series has been taken previously.) 365. Modern Physics Lab (1) W Foundation experiments in modern physics, including determination of many of the fundamental physical constants. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 471, 472, 473 series has been taken previously). 366. Nuclear Physics Lab (1) S Experiments in nuclear physics and nuclear instrumentation. Introduces students to tools and techniques of nuclear physics. One three-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx NS261 through 266. (Credit may not be given for this course if Phsx 471, 472, 473 series has been taken previously). 461. Quantum Mechanics (4) A 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) W 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) S Nuclear models, nuclear decay, fission and fusion, nuclear forces, elementary particles, quark model, strong and electroweak interactions, unified field theories. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Su, A, W, S 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) Su, A, W, S 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, W,S 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. 497. Senior Thesis (2) A, W, S An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more quarters of research (Phsx 480) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will include an oral and a written report. Prerequisites: senior class standing and consent of departmental committee. 499. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) A, W, S Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty adviser. One quarter required for physics majors May be taken up to three times for credit. Prerequisite: previous upper division physics course. 503. Physics 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 ZOOLOGY Chair: Samuel I. Zeveloff Location: Science Lab, Room 402 Telephone Contact: Denise Beecroft 626-6165 Professors: Darrell J. Graff, David S. Havertz, Emron A. Jensen, J. Neil Jensen, Carl D. Marti, Gloria Z. Wurst; Associate Professors: Samuel I. Zeveloff; Assistant Professors: Bret C. Harvey, Earl A. Jenne, Bert W. Winter ton. Description Zoology is the study of animals. As such, it includes a tremendous diversity of subdivisions and approaches. These range from using electron microscopy to study cells to field examinations of wildlife populations. Some zoologists focus their studies on a specific group of animals. Others specialize on problems or processes, such as those in physiology or genetics, which are common to many groups. Zoologists have made many important contributions to our understanding of the natural world. Furthermore, they benefit humankind through their work in areas such as medicine and environmental conservation. Education The Department of Zoology offers two majors programs, each of which leads to a bachelor's degree: the Zoology major and the Zoology Teaching major. It also collaborates with Botany to offer a bachelor's degree in the Biology Composite Teaching major program. Other programs include the Zoology minor and the Zoology Teaching minor. Student Services Interdisc. 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