Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
CHEM 412 - Biochemistry II Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 411 or BIOS 411. Corequisite(s): CHEM 413. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 413 - Laboratory in Biochemistry A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 411, 412 (BIOS 411, 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomolecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein isolation, enzymology, and immunology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Six hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 411 or CHEM 411. Corequisite(s): CHEM 412. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 2. CHEM 420 - Special Topics in Chemistry Subjects include such areas as the chemical literature, various instrumental methods, polymers, organometallics and industrial chemistry. Restriction(s): Must be a Junior or Senior CPE (PHEP, PHSC) or Biological Sciences (BCHM, BIES, BIHB, BIOS) major. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CHEM 430 - Advanced Organic Chemistry A continuation of the year-long course in organic chemistry for those planning careers in chemistry. This course will deal with reaction mechanisms, unique reactivity and an in-depth study of multi-step syntheses from the chemical literature. An oral presentation on a current topic within organic chemistry will be required. When Offered: Fall. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301, 302, 311, 312 each with a “C+” or higher. Corequisite(s): CHEM 431. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 431 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab A continuation of the year-long course in organic chemistry for those planning careers in chemistry. Will incorporate more advanced laboratory techniques in the multi-step preparation of both reagents and compounds. Intermediate characterization as well as higher level use of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques will be covered. When Offered: Fall. Lecture/Lab Hours: Six hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): CHEM 430. Fee: $120. Credit(s): 2. CHEM 480 - Special Project in Chemistry Research or industrial internship. Restriction(s): Must be a Junior or Senior CPE (BCHM, PHEP, PHSC) or Biological Sciences (BIES, BIHB, BIOS) major. Note(s): Requires a written report. Course may be repeated until 6 credits maximum have been earned. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
PHSC 102 - Physical Science Survey Laboratory A laboratory experience to accompany the lecture course. When Offered: Either semester. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in PHSC 101. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Required for Liberal Studies majors, and optional for others. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 103 - Geology 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. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 104 - Geology Laboratory An optional laboratory experience designed to utilize hands-on investigations of geologic materials and processes, including minerals, rocks, topographic and geological maps, in order to support and augment the topics covered in the introductory geology course (PHSC 103). One field trip is required and is credited as one of the lab sessions. Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in PHSC 103. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $70. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 105 - Topics in Physical Science A course designed to allow students to select specific modules from PHSC 101, Physical Science Survey, which include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and/or meteorology. Credit(s): 1 - 3. PHSC 109 - Physics of Sound The basic concepts of sound wave mechanics, the mechanisms 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. Assumes no science background but will use high school algebra. Note(s): Counts toward the General Education science requirement for all majors except Communication Disorders. Fee: $30. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 110 - Astronomy A conceptual astronomy course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $70. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 111 - Physics I A study of mechanics, heat and sound. Intended for non-Physical Science majors. Principles are treated quantitatively but without a calculus requirement. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on the Physics Placement Exam or PHSC 092 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite(s): PHSC 117. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 112 - Physics II Continued from Physics I; includes electricity, magnetism, elementary circuits, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour recitation weekly. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 111, 117. Corequisite(s): PHSC 118. Credit(s): 3.
Physics (PHSC)
PHSC 092 - Introduction to Physics This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Physics I (PHSC 111) or General Physics I (PHSC 132) who did not pass the Physics Placement Exam. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Credits do not count towards graduation requirements. A grade of “C” or better is required to register in PHSC 111; a grade of “B” or better is required to register in PHSC 132. Credit(s): 2. PHSC 101 - Physical Science Survey: Lecture A survey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and astronomy. Designed for the non-science major. When Offered: Either semester. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 4.
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