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Biola University
PHSC 322 - Circuits and Instrumentation II
Credits 3
PHSC 402 - Philosophy of Science Credits 3 A survey and analysis of the philosophical methods that the sciences use as a way of knowing the world. Note(s): Does not count towards the major. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 214; HIST 208; PHSC 111 or PHSC 132; PHSC 112 or PHSC 233. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 412 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits 3 An introduction to quantum mechanics including 1-D potentials, Schrodinger's equation, the hydrogen atom with spin, Dirac notation, operator formalism, bonding, the solid state and interpretation. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 234; MATH 335. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 420 - Special Projects Credits 1-3 Research or industrial internship to provide practical experience in a field of the student's interest. Designed primarily for students working off campus in a situation where special projects are possible. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; Environmental Science (BIES), Human Biology (BIHB), Physics (PHYS), Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), Chemistry (CHEM), Engineering Physics (PHEP), Physical Science (PHSC), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Biological Science (BIOS); and Undergraduate Level. Fees: May involve lab fees of up to $130. PHSC 450 - Special Topics in Physical Science Credits 1-3 Varying course content. Topics such as optics, special relativity, nuclear and biophysics will be offered. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; Environmental Science (BIES), Human Biology (BIHB), Physics (PHYS), Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), Chemistry (CHEM), Engineering Physics (PHEP), Physical Science (PHSC), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Biological Credit 1 A capstone course for all biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and physical science majors that includes: (1) presentation of a seminar, (2) service learning project and, (3) integration readings and discussion. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; Environmental Science (BIES), Human Biology (BIHB), Physics (PHYS), Bio Sci:Secondary Instruction (BISI), Chemistry (CHEM), Physical Science (PHSC), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Biological Science (BIOS); and Undergraduate Level. PHSC 480 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits 3 Science (BIOS); and Undergraduate Level. Fees: May involve lab fees of up to $130. PHSC 460 - Capstone Seminar A laboratory course in which selected experiments cover several areas of classical and contemporary physics. Emphasis on data collection and analysis techniques. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 234, PHSC 321; MATH 335. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $130.
Boolean algebra and relevant theorems and design practices covering discrete devices, application-specific integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices. Both lecture and laboratory sessions will be integrated into the class meeting times as required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 321. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $120. PHSC 326 - Sciences CSET Preparation Credit 1 Review of the subject matter in the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) Science subtest exams. Test-taking strategies. Note(s): May be taken a total of 3 times. Does not count toward the major. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 331 - Thermodynamics Credits 3 Introduction to energy, heat, work, entropy, temperature and states of matter. The first, second and third laws of thermodynamics with an emphasis on applications. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 132, PHSC 134. Credits 3 This course covers a variety of advanced mathematical techniques essential to the solution of problems in the physical sciences and engineering. Topics include tensors, complex variables, contour integrals, solutions of partial differential equations, boundary-value problems, special functions (such as Bessel functions and Legendre functions), and Fourier series and Fourier and Laplace transforms. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: MATH 335. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 340 - Electrodynamics Credits 3 The application of vector calculus and Maxwell's equations in the analysis of static and dynamic electromagnetic waves in dielectrics and conductors. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 233, PHSC 237; MATH 335. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 352 - Fundamentals of Materials Science Credits 3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 336 - Mathematical Methods in Physics Introduction to the structure-property relationships of engineering and natural materials including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Examines the strength of materials, strengthening mechanisms, diffusion, phase transformations, heat treatment and microstructure control. Considers how materials are selected for design of a product. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHSC 112 or PHSC 233; CHEM 105 and MATH 105. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. PHSC 401 - History of Science Credits 3 A survey of the history of science with analysis of science as a way of knowing the world. Emphasis on how human culture shapes scientific practice. Note(s): Does not count towards the major. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: PHIL 214; HIST 208; PHSC 111 or PHSC 132; PHSC 112 or PHSC 233. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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