42 /GENERAL INFORMATION faculty members from the interdisciplinary specialization and two from the major department. The third and fourth year will be devoted to conducting independent research. Participation is expected in research discussion groups organized by the interdisciplinary and departmental jour- nal clubs. Student teaching may also be required by some departments. The Ph.D. degree will be awarded by the basic science department in which the student's research is carried out. For additional information, write to College of Medicine, Box 100266, JHMHSC. CENTER FOR CHEMICAL PHYSICS The Center, with the participation of the faculty of the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Chemical Engi- neering, is concerned with graduate education and re- search in the theoretical, experimental, and computational aspects of problems in the borderline between chemistry and physics. Graduate students join one of the above departments and follow a special curriculum. The student receives, in addition to the Ph.D. degree, a Certificate in Chemical Physics. For information, contact the Director, Williamson Hall. ENGINEERING: STATE CENTER The College of Engineering has an off-campus graduate engineering and research center at Eglin Air Force Base. Qualified personnel may enroll in courses leading to ad- vanced degrees in several engineering disciplines. For admission to this program, the prospective student must file an application with the Graduate School as outlined in the Admissions section of this Catalog. For additional information, visit the University of Florida Graduate Engineering and Research Center Office at Eglin Air Force Base, or write the Dean, College of Engineering, University of Florida. THE FLORIDA ENGINEERING EDUCATION DELIVERY SYSTEM (FEEDS) The Florida Engineering Education Delivery System (FEEDS) is a cooperative effort to deliver graduate engineer- ing courses and degree programs via videotape delivery to engineers throughout Florida. Along with the University of Florida, participating universities include the colleges of engineering at Florida State University/Florida A&M Uni- versity, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the University of Central Florida, and the Uni- versity of South Florida and the cooperating centers at the University of North Florida and the University of West Florida. Graduate students associated with any of these universities have access to the graduateengineering courses offered via the FEEDS throughoutthe state duringthe school term. Students wishingto be admitted to the FEEDS program or wishing to register for classes at the University of Florida should do so by contacting the FEEDS Coordinator, El 11 CSE Building. Students pursuing a degree through the College of Engineering at the University of Florida are governed by its requirements, the departmentto which they have been admitted, and the Graduate School. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES Through the Center for Gerontological Studies, students and faculty from diverse disciplines may study or conduct research in gerontology. Programs are developed both within and outside the University to benefit older persons and to develop career- related experiences for graduate and professional students. The Center for Gerontological Studies offers the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology for master's, specialist, and doctoral students in conjunction with graduate programs in a variety of disciplines and professions. Certificate require- ments include a minimum of 12 hours in approved gerontol- ogy courses and an approved interdisciplinary research project in gerontology or a topic related to geriatrics. A limited number of graduate assistantships for students ac- cepted into the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology pro- gram are available from the Center. The Center disseminates information derived from re- search on gerontology-related aspects of anthropology, architecture, biology, economics, education, geography, health administration, humanities, law, medicine, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, psychology, recreation, sociology, and other fields. Courses in gerontology are available in the above areas. The Center sponsors special conferences on gerontology and several in-service training workshops and seminars for academic and continuing education credit. For information about the Center's Graduate Certificate Program, write to the Director, Center for Gerontological Studies, 3355 Turlington Hall. HEALTH PHYSICS AND MEDICAL PHYSICS Two allied interdisciplinary options, health physics and medical physics, are offered as a cooperative effort of the Departments of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Nuclear Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering, and the College of Medicine. Degrees are granted by the College of Engineering and include Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Engineer, and Doctor of Philosophy. Health Physics is the science devoted to protecting man and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation while permitting its beneficial use. Students may seek admission to either the Department of Environmental Engi- neering Sciences or the Departmentof Nuclear Engineering Sciences. The study program includes departmental re- quirements, common health physics courses and electives to meet a particular emphasis. Opportunities for research and practical training are available through cooperation with departments in the health sciences, with the University's Division of Environmental Health and Safety, and with industry. The University of Florida is approved for partici- pation in a variety of Department of Energy Fellowship Programs, including health physics, radioactive waste, and environmental restoration. Prospective students are eligible for National Academy of Nuclear Training fellowships, Health Physics Society fellowships, and numerous research supported assistantships. For additional information con- tact either the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences or the Department of Nuclear Engineering Sci- ences. Medical Physics is concerned with the applications of physical energy concepts and methods to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Students enroll in the Depart- ment of Nuclear Engineering Sciences. Students interested in the radiation protection aspects of the application of radioactivity or radiation in the healing arts may enroll in either the Department of Environmental Engineering Sci- ences or the Department of Nuclear Engineering Sciences. Formal courses include department core requirements, a