Department of Physical Science
FACULTY
Professors:. Kurtz, Stephens Associate Professor: Rynd (chairperson)
Objectives: The Physical Science major is an interdisciplinary major designed to give the student a solid basis in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. The program is built around a core curriculum which upon completion enables the student with his advisor to elect further course work to suit the students interests and needs. The major serves as preparation for various professional schools such as engineering, secondary education , and the medical and health fields. The student also will be prepared to enter graduate school in one of the many areas of the physical sciences. The practical skills gained will enable the graduate to go directly into many technical fields. Upon completion of the physical science major, it is intended that the student will understand and apply the basic laws and theories of the physical world; demonstrate an ability to do quantitative problem solving; apply the scientific methods to a research problem; demonstrate good laboratory technique and gain some technical skills in at least one area; know how to use the scientific literature for reference; and integrate scientific knowledge and theories with the Christian faith. Department Major: Students are required to take a core curriculum of 30 units of chemistry and physics plus 14 units of mathematics followed by 18 units of electives for a total of 62 units. The required courses are: Chemistry 105, 106, 301 , 402 16 units Physics 211, 222, 322, 331 14 units Math 105, 106, 205, 206 14 units Electives, upper division Physical Science, Mathematics, or Biology Recommended electives for those specializing in the following areas are: Chemistry: Chemistry 302, 411; Physics 450; Math 201 or 333 or 430 Physics: Physics 332, 341, 450; Math 305, 333 or 430 Biochemistry: Chemistry 302, 411 , 412; Biology 111 , 242, 312, 322 Pre-Medical: Chemistry 302; Biology 111, 301 , 312, 322, 431 Medical (Lab) Technology: Chemistry 302, 411 , 412 ; Biology 111 , 221 , 312, 322; Math 201 Secondary Education: Geology 103; Astronomy 110; Physical Science 420 Pre-Engineering: The first two years of most engineering schools are identical to the physical science sequence at Biola with the addition of an engineering mechanics course. Physical Science majors automatically meet the general education requirement of eight units of science and mathematics. The language requirement is the minimum of two years in high school or one semester in college. Department minor in Physical Science: Chemistry 105, 106; Physics 211 , 222, and six units of electives. 18 units 62 units
Department minor in Chemistry: 23 units, 13 must be upper division. All laboratory courses in physical science have a $15.00 laboratory fee.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS
103 GENERAL GEOLOGY (3)
Introduction to the principles of geology and related earth sciences; nature of geological process; earth history as interpreted by uniformitarian and catastrophist geology.
101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY SURVEY -
110 ASTRONOMY (3)
LECTURE (4)
Experimental facts and physical theory applicable in geology, meterology, and astronomy; including the basic physical elements of geography such as climate , land forms, soils and natural vegetation, and their patterns of world distribution.
An introductory course; the earth-moon system and the planets; stars and stellar systems, nebulae, galaxies; telescopes
and their accessories.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR SCIENCE MAJORS 420 SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-3)
Either semester.
101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY
Research or industrial internship. To provide practical experience in a field of the student's interest. Designed also for work experience off campus in local industry. Prerequisite:
SURVEY - LABORATORY (1)
Introductory laboratory work designed to accompany the lecture course. Must be taken concurrently with lecture. Three
Junior or Senior standing with consent.
hours laboratory. Either semester.
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