Department of Physical Science
FACULTY
Professor: Kurtz 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 core curriculum and appropriate elective selection can serve as preparation: for various professional schools such as engineering, secondary education, and the medical and health fields; or for entering a graduate school in one of the many areas of the physical sciences. The laboratory experiences gained are applicable to technical positions such as in quality control and laboratory analysis. 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 12 units of mathematics followed by 20 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 12 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. 20 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 -
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.
110 ASTRONOMY (3)
Descriptive general education course , designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of our Solar System, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Field trip fee:
Either semester.
$5.00.
101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY
SURVEY - LABORATORY
(1)
250 SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE (3)
Introductory laboratory work designed to accompany the lecture course. Must be taken concurrently with lecture. Three
Integration of science and biblical truth by comparing the assumptions, methods, and theories of science with a biblical world view; by examining conflicts such as the questions of
hours laboratory. Either semester.
90
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