Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog Physics Minor Minor Requirements A Physics Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits consisting of the following:
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: $50. 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. 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. PHSC 115 - Physics in Everyday Life This course is intended for non-science majors who are seeking 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. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 3. PHSC 117 - Physics I Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of mechanics, heat and sound through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics I. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 111. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 118 - Physics II Laboratory Application of the laws and theories of electricity, magnetism, circuits and optics through experiment. Laboratory to accompany Physics II. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours laboratory weekly. Corequisite(s): PHSC 112. Fee: $75. Credit(s): 1. PHSC 119 - Physics in Everyday Life Laboratory The optional hands-on component for the lecture course that provides students experience with common laboratory tools for a better understanding and appreciation of the principles behind many of the objects of everyday life. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to PHSC 115. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 1.
General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat
PHSC 132
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory General Physics III: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
PHSC 134 PHSC 233
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
PHSC 237 PHSC 234
Credit(s): 4. Six upper-division credits in Physics, which may not count towards another major or minor. Courses (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. 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. 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): Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to the lecture, 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: $50. 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 - 2.
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