79 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physical Science
team-taught with cooperating departments. Offered alternate years.
Chair: Peter Kurtz, Ph.D.
The following electives are recommend ed for students planning further specializa tion in the areas indicated below: Chemistry Chemistry 302, 350; Computer Science 101; Physics 411; Math 210. Physics Computer Science 101; Physics 321, 322, 332, 411; Math 291, 435. Biochemistry Chemistry 302, 350, 411, 412; Biology 111, 281, 312, 322. Pre-Medical Chemistry 302; Biology 111, 301, 312, 322, 431. Medical (Lab) Technology Chemistry 302,350,411; Biology 111, 282, 312, 322; Math 210.
401 Care and Prevention ofAthletic Injuries (3) Theory and practice of principles and techniques pertaining to athletic condi tion ing; care of athletic injuries. Offered alter nate years. Fee: $25. 402 Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) Advanced theory and application of cur rent techniques in the prevention and treat ment of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: 401. Fee: $25. 405 Adapted Physical Education (3) Analysis of the principles underlying the physical education program for the handi capped; survey of specific disabilities and the implication of each for physical educa tion. Offered alternate years. 408 Motor Learning (3) Overview of significant factors which in fluence and determine the learning of motor skills. Basic principles of learning theory, transfer, cues, coding, practice, reminiscence, perception, motivation, reinforcement, extinc tion and similar concepts applied to motor performance. Prerequisite: 307. 420 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport (3) The socio-psychological nature of games, sport and physical activity; the psy chology of play and competition; symbolism in sports. 480 Research in Physical Education (1-3) Independent study, readings and/or re search in the fields. Senior standing with con sent and consultation. Maximum of six units.
FACULTY Professors: R. Coad, Kurtz, Rynd
OBJECTIVES The physical science major is an inter disciplinary major designed to give the stu dent a solid basis in physics, chemistry and mathematics. The program is built around a core curriculum which upon completion enables the student with his adviser to se lect further course work to suit the stu dent's interests and needs. The core cur riculum and appropriate electives can serve as preparation for various professional schools such as engineering, secondary ed ucation, and the medical and health fields , or for entering a graduate school in one of the many areas of physical sciences. The laboratory experiences gained are applica ble to technical positions such as in quality control and laboratory analysis. Upon completion of the physical science major, it is intended that the student will un derstand and apply the basic laws and theo ries of the physical world; demonstrate an ability to do quantitative problem solving; apply the scientific methods to a research problem; demonstrate good laboratory tech nique and gain some technical skills in at least one area; be able to integrate scientific knowl edge and theories with the Christian faith. DEGREE PROGRAM A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate requirements and the physical science departmental require ments in one of the following emphases. Education (63 units) Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 402; Physics 211, 222, 331, 341; Math 105, 106; Education 300, 330, 425 and 435; and 12 units of physi cal science or math electives. Physical Science (60 units) Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 402; Physics 211, 222, 331, 341; Math 105, 106; physical science, math or biology electives, 21 units (11 units must be upper division).
Secondary Education Physical Science 110.
Engineering Biola University, in cooperation with the University of Southern California, offers a five-year program in engineering. Students attend Biola University for three years tak ing courses in physics, chemistry, Biblical studies and the liberal arts. The final two years are taken in the School of Engineering at the University of Southern California. Upon completion of Biola University requirements for graduation, which would normally occur at the end of the fourth year, a student will receive a B.S. degree in Physical Science from Biola University. After completing the fifth year and the graduation requirements of the School of Engineering, a B.S. degree in Engineering will be awarded by the University of Southern California. Students interested in this program must plan their course of study with departmental approval. Specific required courses depend upon the engineering field and must be chosen in consultation with the engineering adviser. Note: Physical Science majors automatical ly meet the general education requirement of eight units ofscience and mathematics. The language requirement is the minimum of two years in high school or one semester in college.
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