COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHYSICAL SCIENCE •iUfl.iC4-t Chair: James Rynd, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Rynd Associate Professor: Bloom OBJECTIVES The physical science major is an interdisciplinary major designed to pr<r vide the student with a solid foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics. The program offers four emphases. As well as providing the necessary prereq uisites for professional programs such as engineering, medicine and educa tion, the major allows one to qualify for many graduate programs related to the physical sciences. The knowledge and skills provided in the program make the graduate much sought after by technically-oriented business, industry and government agencies. Upon completion of the physical science 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 quan titative problem solving, demonstrate good laboratory technique, acquire sev eral technical skills, apply scientific methodology to a research problem and integrate scientific knowledge and theories with the Christian faith. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Science degree in Physi cal Science is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate requirements and the physical science depanmental requirements in one of Chemistry 105, 106,301,302, 350; Computer Science 105; Physics 132, 233, 234, 460; Math 105, 106; the remaining 14 units are taken in chem istry, physics and math, of which nine units must be upper division. Three units of computer science may be counted toward the 14 units of elec tives in chemistry, physics or math. Secondary Teaching Credential In Science Chemistry Concentration (69 units) Chemistry I05, I06, 30 I, 302, 350, 411; Physics 132, 233; Math 105; Phy.;ical Science IOI, 103 or 250, 460; Biology 100, II O; five upper division science electives, and the requisite Education courses. These studen/5 intmsted in a teaching crtdLnlial should ht advised that all ring/t subject teaching credential programs are undergoing reuision. Con.!ull the Education Department for details on current programs. Physics Concentration (73 units) Oiemistry I05, I06; Phy.;ics 132, 233, 234, 321; Physical Science 101, 103 or 250, 460; Biology 100, I 10; Math 105, the following emphases. Chemistry (59 units)
COURSES Physical Science/Physics 101 Physical Science Survey Lecture (4)
106; 15 upper division science electives, and the requisite Education courses. Physics (59 units) Physics 132, 233 , 234, 321, 460; Chemistry 105, 106; Math 105, 106, 205; Computer Science 105; and 18 units of upper division courses in physical science or math. Engineering Biota University, in cooperation with the University of Southern California, offers a five-year, dual-degree program in liberal arts/ sciences and engineering. Students auend Biola for three years tak ing courses in phy.;ics, chemistry, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The final two years are taken in the University ofSouth ern California School of Engineering. Upon successful completion of the five year program, a student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Phy.;ical Science from Biota and a B.S. degree in Engineer ing from the USC. Asimilar agreement exists with Boston University. Students interested in these programs must plan their course of study under the supervi sion of the engineering advisor and with the approval of the deparunents. A student who chooses to auend an accredited engineering school other than University of Southern California may also be awarded a degree from Biola University. The student should be aware that engineering schools often have a minimum GPA requirement The pro gram at USC currently requires an over all GPA of 3.0 for transferring students. The minimum required pre-engineering courses taken at Biota for most engineer ing programs are: Math I05, I06, 205, 435; Chemistry 105; Physics 132, 233, 234, 321 and one upper division elective. Other required courses depend on the specific engineering program. Nott: Studen/5 in tht engineering 3 /2 program sequence are =mpt from general education requirements in literature (3) and histury ( 4) West and tht World. The student is also exempt from tht last =iesltr midmcy requirement. Nott: Physical Sama majm automali roiJy 1llffl the grneral education requimnenl of eight unil.s of sciena and mathematics. Tht f ureign language requirement is met by two years in high school or first fourunil.s in rolltgf. MINORS A Physical Science Minor is offered with the completion of 22 units of Oiemistry 105, 106; Phy.;ics 132, 233 and six units of upper division Phy.;ical Sc~ ence electives. A Physics Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units consisting of Physics 132, 233, 234 and six upper division units in Physics.
each week. Prerequisite: Physics 132. Lab fee: $40. Fall term only.
234 General Physics Ill: Waves, Optics and Modem Physics (4)
Wave theory, sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, relativity, wave properties of particles, and intr<r duction to quantum physics. Primarily for physical science and pre-engineer ing majors. The optics section may be taken for one unit of credit (Physics 450) . Prerequisite: Physics 233. Lab fee : $40. Offered alternate years. 250 Science and Origins (3) A survey of basic scientific theories of origins, their crucial experimental evi dences, and background material in physics, chemistry, geology and astron omy. Particular attention will be given to comparison of scientific theories of origins and biblical revelation . 313 Statics (3) Statics of particles, rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, centroids and centers of gravity, structures friction, and inertia. Primarily for pre-engi neering majors. Three hours lecture each week. Prerequisite: Physics 132. Offered occasionallyas needed. 318 Classical Mechanics (3) Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, rigid bodies, oscil lating systems, gravitation, moving coordinate systems , Lagrange 's and Hamilton 's equations. Primarily for physics emphasis majors. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite. 132. 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I (5) An introduction to electronic circuit analysis and design. Three hours lec ture, six hours laboratory each week. Prerequisite: 233. Fee $60. 331 Thermodynamics (3) Introduction to energy, heat , work, entropy, temperature and states of matter. The lirn, second and third laws of thermo dynamics with an emphasis on applica tions. Prerequisite: 132. 420 Special Projects (1-3) Research or industrial internship. To provide practical experience in a field of the student's interest Designed pri marily for students working off campus in a situation where special projects are possible. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with consent 450 Special Topics In Physical Science (1-3) Varying course content Topics such as optics, special relativity, nuclear and biophysics will be offered. Departmental approval required. 460 Physical Science Seminar (1) A capstone course for all physical sc~ ence and biochemistry majors that includes: (I) presentation of a seminar, (2) service learning project and , (3) integration readings and discussion.
A course designed for the non science major. Asurvey of the basic principles of physics, chemistry, geology, meteo rology and astronomy. Either semester. 102 Physical Science Survey Laboratory (1) A laboratory experience to accom pany the lecture course. Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to the lecture. Three hours lab. Either semester. Lab fee: $40. 103 Geology (3) An introduction to earth science including: processes that shape the earth's surface, oceans and atmos phere; plate tectonics, earth history and the fossil record, natural resources and environmental concerns. 107 Physics of Sound (2) The basic concepts of sound wave mechanics, the mechanism of tone production in musical instruments, principles of acoustics and an overview of the technology used in the elec tronic recording. Lab activities include the use of frequency spectrum analyz ers. Assumes no science background but will use high school algebra. Lab fee: $10. Offered alternate years. 110 Astronomy (3) Descriptive general education course, designed to acquaint the student with the current state of knowledge of the solar system, the Milky Way, galaxies, quasars and cosmology. 111, 112 Physics I (4) and II (4) A study of mechanics, heat, and sound (Ill); electricity, magnetism, elemen tary circuits, and optics (112). Intended for non-majors.principles are treated quantitatively but without calculus. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Math IOI or strong algebra/ trigonome try background. Lab fee $40. 132 General Physics I: Mechanics (4) Basic principles of physics emphasiz ing Newtonian mechanics; conserva tion of energy and momentum; oscilla tions and fluids. Primarily for physical science and pre-engineering majors. Three hours lecture, three hours labo ratory each week. Prerequisite: Math 105. Lab fee: $40. Spring term only.
233 General Physics II: Heat, Electricity and Magnetism (4)
Introduction to thennodynarnics, elec trostatics, conductors and currents, magnetic fields , and Maxwell 's equa tions. Primarily for physical science and pre-engineering majors. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory
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