Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
PHIL 301 - Greek and Roman Philosophy The history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-Socratics through the Neo-Platonists. In contrast to 211, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 302 - Medieval Philosophy The history and philosophy in the West from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. In contrast to 212, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 303 - Modern Philosophy The history of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance through the 18th century. In contrast to 213, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 306 - Philosophy of Religion An examination of topics in the philosophy of religion such as traditional arguments for the existence of God, religious epistemology, the problem of evil, and religious pluralism. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 307 - Metaphysics and Epistemology A critical examination of 1) selected metaphysical topics and problems and 2) the nature and scope of human knowledge. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 308 - Ethics A study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers, basic ethical problems, and related biblical teaching. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210 or 211 or 212 or 213 or 214 or 215 or 216. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 330 - Studies in Wisdom Traditions An intensive study of one or more wisdom traditions. Prerequisite(s): 230 and 231. Corequisite(s): 331. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 331 - Practical Wisdom Lab II A seminar designed to assist its members in practical application of insights from PHIL 330. Corequisite(s): 330. Restriction(s): PHIL or HUPH majors or PHIL minors only. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. PHIL 400 - Practical Wisdom: Texts Reading, study, and application of the insights of one or more texts from a wisdom tradition. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 410 - Practical Wisdom: Thinkers Reading, study, and application of insights of a thinker from one of the wisdom traditions. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 420 - Theoretical Wisdom: History of Philosophy Reading and study in selected topics, thinkers, or periods in the history of philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 430 - Theoretical Wisdom: Divisions of Philosophy Reading and study in a single division or sub-division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of science. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 440 - Theoretical Wisdom: Philosophical Topics Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy with special attention to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 445 - Philosophical Argument and Writing Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems with an emphasis on research and writing skills necessary for successful graduate work in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
PHIL 450 - Senior Thesis Directed research in topics chosen in consultation with the philosophy faculty. The student will write a substantial paper in philosophy, with some application to the Christian faith. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Restriction(s): Must be a Senior class, Philosophy (PHIL) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 461 - Symbolic Logic An introduction to the basic elements of modern symbolic logic, including propositional and predicate logic. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. PHIL 482 - Readings in Philosophy Directed reading in selected topics and problems in philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. PHIL 490 - Directed Research Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Prerequisite(s): 210, 220, 230, 231; 301 or 302 or 303. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
Physics Faculty Chair:
John Bloom, Ph.D.
Professors:
Bloom, Silzel Chen, Ridley
Associate Professors: Assistant Professors:
Johnson, Pichaj
Instructor:
Baggett
Courses 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. Grade Mode: A. 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. 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): 101 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Required for Liberal Studies majors, and optional for others. Fee: $60. Grade Mode: A. 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. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. 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): 103 (concurrent registration permitted). Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $70. Grade Mode: A. 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
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