Minors A Physical Science Minor is offered with the completion of 22 units of Chemistry 105, 106; Physics 132, 132L, 233, 233L, and six units of upper division Physical Science or Chemistry electives. A Physics Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units consist- ing of Physics 132, 132L, 233, 233L, 234 and six upper division units in Physics. Teaching Credential in the Sc i ences While this is not a specific emphasis in the major, students prepar- ing to obtain a secondary teaching credential in any of the physi- cal sciences need to be aware of the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. These include a variety of education courses and a demonstration of competence in the subject area to be taught. A set of examinations called California Subject Exams for Teachers (CSET) is offered depending on the subject areas to be taught. These include a general science exam in biology, chemistry, physics and earth science as well as the more in depth single subject exams. Those interested in a teach- ing credential should be advised that all single subject teaching credential programs are subject to revision. See the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing web site or Biola’s School of Education for more details.
Assumes no science background but will use high school algebra. Counts toward the general education science re- quirement for all majors excepting Communication Disorders. Lab fee: $60. Astronomy.................................................................................. 3 Descriptive general education course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. Lab Fee: $50. Physics I....................................................................................... 3 A study of mechanics, heat and sound. Intended for non- majors, principles are treated quantitatively but without a cal- culus requirement. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or a strong algebra / trigonometry background.
PHSC 110
PHSC 111
PHSC 111L Physics I Laboratory................................................................ 1 Application of the laws and theories of mechanics, heat and sound through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics I. Concurrent with PHSC 111. Three hours laboratory weekly. Fee: $75.
Physics II...................................................................................... 3 Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHSC 111, PHSC 111L.
PHSC 112
Courses (PHSC) Phys i cal Sc i ence / Phys i cs PHSC 101
Physical Science Survey—Lecture..................................... 4 A course designed for the non science major. A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Either semester. Physical Science Survey—Laboratory.............................. 1 A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to the lecture. Three hours lab. Either semester. Fee: $60. Geology....................................................................................... 3 An introduction to earth science including: processes that shape the earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere; plate tectonics, earth history and the fossil record, natural resources and environmental concerns. Topics in Physical Science.................................................. 1-2 A course designed to allow students to select specific modules from PHSC 101 which include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and/or meteorology. Prerequisite: depart- ment approval, signature required. Physics of Sound...................................................................... 3 The basic concepts of sound wave mechanics, the mecha- nisms of sound and voice, hearing, speech perception, and an overview of the technology used in electronic recording. Lab activities include the use of frequency spectrum analyzers.
PHSC 112L Physics II Laboratory............................................................... 1 Application of the laws and theories of electricity, magne- tism, circuits and optics through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics II. Concurrent with PHSC 112. Three hours laboratory weekly. Fee: $75.
PHSC 102
Physics in Everyday Life......................................................... 3 This course is intended for non-science majors who are seek- ing a connection between science and the world in which they live. It is intended to convey an appreciation for the physical sciences through the discovery of principles within objects of everyday experience and to show that science is not something to be feared but is indeed reflective of God’s creativity, beauty and provision. Three hours lecture.
PHSC 115
PHSC 103
PHSC 115L Physics in Everyday Life Lab. ............................................... 1 The hands-on component for the lecture course that provides students experience with common laboratory tools for a bet- ter understanding and appreciation of the principles behind many of the objects of everyday life. Must be taken concur- rently or subsequent to PHSC 115. Three hours laboratory weekly. Fee: $60.
PHSC 105
PHSC 109
Introduction to Engineering............................................... 1 A presentation of the opportunities of the many engineering specialties, historical and current trends, ethical and societal
PHSC 121
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