Chemistry, Physics and Engineering
C hemistry , P hysics and E ngineering
school in a variety of bioscience programs. There are excellent opportunities for careers in biotechnical, pharmaceutical and environmental businesses and governmental agencies. General Education Requirements Physical Science 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. GPA Requirements To continue in the program a student normally will be required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the courses listed below:
Faculty Chair:
John Bloom, Ph.D.
Bloom, Silzel Chen, Ridley
Professors:
Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
Johnson, Pichaj
Baggett
Instructor:
Mission and Learning Outcomes The mission of the Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Department at Biola University is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists, engineers, and educators in the physical sciences who will glorify God, serve others, and be good stewards of His creation. Further, we strive to serve as a resource for science education and science-faith integration to the greater Biola community, fostering a greater appreciation for the power and creativity of our God as we study His material creation. Upon completion of one of these majors, the student will be able to express an understanding of the basic laws and theories of physics and chemistry, demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative problems, demonstrate safe laboratory technique, acquire important technical skills, apply scientific methodology and intuition to a research problem, and integrate scientific knowledge and theories with the Christian faith. Degree Programs The Chemistry, Physics and Engineering department offers three majors: 1) Physical Science with an emphasis in either chemistry or physics, 2) Engineering Physics for those in the 3/2 program and 3) Biochemistry. As well as providing the necessary prerequisites for professional programs such as engineering, medicine, and education, these majors qualify one for many graduate programs related to the physical sciences. The knowledge and skills provided in our programs make our graduates sought after by technically-oriented businesses, industry and government agencies.
General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1.
CHEM 105 CHEM 106 CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Core Requirements Required lower division courses (24 credits) include:
General Biology I
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
BIOS 111 BIOS 113 CHEM 105 CHEM 106 MATH 105
General Biology I Laboratory
General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
Calculus I
Choose one of the following two options: PHSC 111 Physics I
Physics I Laboratory
PHSC 117 PHSC 112 PHSC 118
Physics II
Physics II Laboratory
Or
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory
PHSC 132
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
PHSC 134 PHSC 233
Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 237 Credit(s): 1. Required upper-division courses (28 credits) include: BIOS 312 Cell and Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3. CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3. CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3. CHEM 311 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 1. CHEM 312 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 1. CHEM 350 Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 5. CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3. CHEM 411 Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3. CHEM 412 Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3. CHEM 413 Laboratory in Biochemistry Credit(s): 2. PHSC 460 Physical Science Seminar Credit(s): 1.
Biochemistry, B.S. Degree Program
A Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living systems; thus this interdisciplinary program requires upper-division course work both in biology and chemistry. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry program is designed especially for those students planning a career in health professions. The requirements for schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and medical technology are met within this major. This program also prepares one for graduate
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