87 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physical Science
102 PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY SURVEY - LABORATORY (1) Introductory labwork to accompany the lec ture course. Must be taken concur rently or subsequent to the lecture. Three hours lab. Either semester. Lab fee: $15. 103 GEOLOGY (3) An introduction to earth science includ ing: processes that shape the earth's smface, oceans and atmosphere; plate tectonics, earth history and the fossil record, natural resources and environmental concerns. 110 ASTRONOMY (3) Descriptive general education course, designed to acquaint the student with th e current state of knowledge of the solar sys tem, the Milky Way, ga laxies, quasars and cosmology. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Field trip fee: $5. 250 SCIENCE AND ORIGINS (3) Asurvey of basic scientific theories of ori gins, their crucial experimental evidences, and background mate1ial in physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy. Particular artention will be given to comparison of scientific theo ries of origins and Bibucal revelation.
ENGINEERING Biola Univers ity, in cooperation with the University of Southern California, offers a five-year, dual-degree program in liberal arts/ sciences and engi neering. Students attend Biola University for three years taking courses in phys ics, chemistry, Biblical studi es and the liberal arts. The final two years are taken in the University of Southern California School of Engineering. Upon succesful completion of the five year program, a student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Physical Science from Biola University and a B.S. degree in Engi neering from the University of Southern California. Students interes t ed in this program must plan their course of study under the supervision and with the approval of the departments. A student who chooses to attend an accredited engineering school other than University of Southern California may also be awarded a degree from Biola University. The student must have at least a 2.75 grade point average in all subj ects taken at Biola University and meet all Biola University graduatio n requirements with the excep tion of the last semester residency. Specific required courses depend upon the engineeri ng field and must be chosen in consultation with the engineer ing adviser. Note: Physical Science majors auto matically meet the general education requirement ofeight units ofscience and mathematics. The foreignlanguage requirement is met by two years in high school or first four units in college. MINORS A PHYSICAL SCIENCEMINOR is offered with the completion of Chemistry 105, 106; Physics 211,222 and six units of upper division Physical Science electives. A PHYS ICS MINOR is offered with the completion of 20 units consisting of Physics 211, 222, 331, 341 and 6 upper divi sion units in Physics. COURSES GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY SURVEY - LECTURE (4) Experimental fac;s and physical theory applicable in geology, meteoro logy; includ ing the basic physical elements of geogra phy such as climate, land forms, soils and natural vegetation and their patterns of world distribution. Either semes ter.
Chair:James Rynd, Ph.D.
FACULTY Professors: Kurtz, Rynd
OBJECTIVES The physical science major is an inter disciplinary major designed to provide the stud ent with a solid foundation in chem istry, physics and mathemati cs. The pro gram offers fours emphases. As well as providing the necessary prerequisites for professional programs such as engineer ing, medicine and educat ion, the major all ows o ne to qualify for many graduate programs related to the physical sciences . The knowledge and skills provided in the program makes the grad uate much sought after by technically orientated business, industry and government agencies. Upon completion of the physical sci ence major, the student will be able to · express an understanding of the basic laws and theories of physics and chem istry, demonstrate an ability to do quanti tative problem solving, demonstrate good laboratory technique, acquire several technical ski ll s, app ly scientific methodol ogy to a research problem and integrate scientific knowledge and theories with the Christian Faith. DEGREE PROGRAM A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE is offered upon comple tion of the uni ve rsity baccalaureate requirements and the physical science departmental requirements in one of the following emphases . CHEMISTRY (58 UNITS) Chemistry 105, 106,301, 302, 350; Computer Science 101; Phys ics 211, 222; Math 105, 106, and 15 units of upper divi sio n courses in chemistry, physics or math . EDUCATION (64 UNITS) Chemistry 105, 106,301; Computer Science 100 or 101; Physics 211,222,341; Math 105, 106; Ed ucati on 300,330,425 and 435; and 16 upper division units of physical science or math electives espe cially those needed to complete the waiver program. PHYSICS (58 UNITS) Physics 211,222,331,341; Chemistry 105, 106; Math 105, 106, 205; Computer Science 101; and 20 units o f upper division courses in physics and math.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE: SCIENCE MAJORS
420 SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-3) Research or industrial internship. To pro vide practical experience in a field of the stu dent's interest. Designed primarily for stu dents working off campus in a situation where special projects are possible. Prerequi site: junior or senior standing with consent. 450 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE (3) Varying course content according to student and faculty interest. Topics such as special· re lativity and nucl ear physics routinely offered. 451 TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (3) The principles and methods of introduc ing technology into non-technical, underde veloped commw1.ities are presented. The use of appropriate technology resource materials and fi eld work are emphasized. This course is offered only during interterm and involves two weeks of fi eld work in Mexico. Pre requisite: Departmental consent. Trip fee: $275 (includes room, meals and transporta tion during the two weeks off campus).
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