Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Single Subject Pedagogy Secondary Curriculum
requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. GPA Requirement To continue in the program a student is required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in their first year of chemistry, physics and/or math courses taken at Biola. Depending on the major, these courses may include: CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I, MATH 105 - Calculus I, MATH 106 - Calculus II, PHSC 132 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat, PHSC 134 - General Physics I Laboratory, PHSC 233 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism, and PHSC 237 - General Physics II Laboratory. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Physics degree program are required to take BBST 465 - Integration Seminar: Christianity and the Natural Sciences, or another approved Integration Seminar topic (see advisor). Core Requirements (60 Credits) CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4.
LEDU 433 LEDU 436
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 437 Credit(s): 1. Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I Credit(s): 6. LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Credit(s): 6. Elective Requirements (23 Credits) Choose 23 credits of upper-division courses in Physics, Chemistry Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork or Math. Depending on the student’s interests in science, the courses listed under Elective Requirements above are recommended electives. Although it does not count towards the major, students may elect to take PHSC 326 - Sciences CSET Preparation as a formal review and preparation for the CSET exams. Secondary Education Minor The School of Education offers a state-approved professional teacher preparation program which leads to a preliminary single subject teaching credential in the state of California. The Single Subject credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject named on the credential. In most cases individuals with this credential will be offered employment in middle schools and high schools. The teacher preparation program can be added as a minor to any major; however, candidates are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach. Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for a Secondary Education Minor: LEDU 301, 330, 341, 425, 433, 436, 437. Please refer to the Education section of the catalog or meet with a credential analyst in the School of Education for program requirements. Physics, B.S. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Physics is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists who will glorify God and be good stewards of His creation as they serve others in research, academia, and industry. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Physics, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles of physics (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative and conceptual technical problems related to physics (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1). 4. Obtain and use appropriate physics-related literature and resource materials (ULO 1). 5. Summarize the key issues in science and faith and recognize the harmony possible while studying God’s creation (ULO 1, 2, and 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the departmental specific requirements. General Education Requirements Physics majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4.
MATH 105 Calculus I MATH 106 Calculus II MATH 205 Calculus III
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
MATH 335 Ordinary Differential Equations
Credit(s): 3.
Data Analysis and Presentation
PHSC 124 PHSC 132 PHSC 134 PHSC 233
Credit(s): 1.
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 237 PHSC 234
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 4.
PHSC 311
Credit(s): 3.
Classical Mechanics
PHSC 318 PHSC 321 PHSC 336 PHSC 340 PHSC 412 PHSC 460 PHSC 480
Credit(s): 3.
Circuits and Instrumentation I Mathematical Methods in Physics
Credit(s): 5.
Credit(s): 3.
Electrodynamics
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Credit(s): 3.
Capstone Seminar
Credit(s): 1.
Advanced Physics Laboratory
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements (3 Credits) Choose at least 3 credits of upper-division Physics electives.
Political Science, B.A. Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is to produce students who have a solid grasp of the Biblical understanding of the purpose of government and law, given the inherently moral nature of the field of politics. Particular attention is given to the American polity, its founding documents, and the key role religion has played in American life. The major seeks to produce students who understand the foundational concepts and scholarship in the discipline, both domestically and internationally, who will produce research-based projects, and who are equipped to succeed in the workplace or graduate studies.
110
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker