Engineering Physics, B.S.
Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles related to engineering physics (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative and conceptual technical problems related to engineering physics (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1). 4. 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 Engineering Physics is awarded to students who complete the 3/2 engineering program at Biola and an approved engineering school. The degree requires completion of all the general education, Bible requirements, and a minimum of 45 pre-engineering credits at Biola along with the completion of an accredited engineering program. Special arrangement has been made with the University of Southern California for this five-year, dual-degree program in liberal arts/sciences and engineering. Students attend Biola for three years taking courses in physics, math, chemistry, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The final two years are taken at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Engineering. Upon successful completion of the five-year program, a student receives a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from Biola and a B.S. degree in Engineering from USC. Students interested in this 3/2 program with USC, or who choose to attend another accredited engineering school following a similar pattern, must plan their course of study under the supervision of the engineering advisor and with the approval of the department. The student should be aware that engineering schools often have a minimum GPA requirement for application. The program at USC currently requires a 3.0 GPA in core Math and Science courses. The required pre-engineering courses taken at Biola for most engineering programs are listed below. Other courses may be required for specific engineering programs. General Education Requirements Engineering Physics majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. Students in the engineering 3/2 program sequence are exempt from general education requirements in literature (3 credits) and World Civilization (3 credits). The student is also exempt from the last semester residency requirement. 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 Engineering 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 CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4. MATH 105 Calculus I Credit(s): 4.
In art and design studio courses, contact hours define the meaning of a credit hour. In these courses, one semester hour of credit equals two hours of class instruction with at least one additional hour of unsupervised laboratory work each week. Studio courses receiving 3 credits typically meet six hours a week for class instruction with the expectation that students complete an additional three hours of assigned laboratory work. Students taking ARTS 462 - Advanced Studio Practicum or ARTS 464 - Advanced Studio Practicum, and independent studies, must complete a minimum of three hours of research/laboratory work each week during the semester for one hour of credit. Placement Exam Students may take a placement exam to waive the requirement of ARTS 109 - Digital Tools. The exam may only be taken during the first year at Biola. Also, if the student has taken the course (or a portion of it), the student is not eligible to take the exam. The exam will consist of a written portion, as well as demonstration of basic skills. Successful completion of both elements will result in a waiver of the ARTS 109 core requirement. The student must select another 3-credit ARTS course to replace the waived course. Please see department for details. General Education Requirements General education requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Design must conform to the University standards for B.S. degrees. All B.S. in Design majors are required to take the following courses: PHIL 216 Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics Credit(s): 3. BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. Should be taken as: “Contemporary Art and Theology” Core Requirements (45 Credits) ARTS 107 Drawing I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 109 Digital Tools Credit(s): 3. ARTS 110 2-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 111 3-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 112 4-D Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 116 History of Western Art I: Prehistoric Through Renaissance Credit(s): 3. ARTS 126 History of Western Art II: Baroque Through Modernism Credit(s): 3. ARTS 314 Integrated Design I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 315 Contemporary Art Trends Credit(s): 3. ARTS 317 Typography I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 321 Historical Development of Design Credit(s): 3. ARTS 333 Graphic Design Forms I Credit(s): 3. ARTS 337 Typography II Credit(s): 3. ARTS 423 Integrated Design II Credit(s): 3. ARTS 450 Internship Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Choose one upper-division Art elective (3 credits).
Engineering Physics, B.S. Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics is to train and mentor students to become skilled engineers who will glorify God and be good stewards of His creation as they serve others in industry, research, and academia.
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