COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physical Science/Physics
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Math 105, 106; 13 upper division sc i- ence elec tives, and the requisite Edu-
Chair:James Rynd , Ph .D.
A Physics Minor is offered with the compl etion of 18 units consisting of Phys ics 132, 233, 234 and six upper division uni ts in Physics. COURSES
234 General Phys ics Ill: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (4)
FACULTY
Wave theory, sound, geometric optics, interference and diffraction, relativi ty, wave properti es of particles, and intro- duction to quantum physics. Primarily fo r physical science and pre-engineer- ing majors. Prerequisite: Physics 233. Lab fee : $20. Offered alternate years. · 250 Science and Origins (3) A survey of bas ic scientific theories of origins, their crucial experimental evi- dences, and background material in physics, chemisoy, geology and as tron- omy. Particular attention will be given to comparison of scientific theories of origins and biblical revelation. 313 Statics (3) Statics of particles, rigid bodi es in two and three dimensions, centroids and centers of gravity, structures fri ction, and inerti a. Primarily fo r pre-engi- neering majors. Three hours lecture each week. Prerequisi te: Physics 132. Offered occasionally as needed. 318 Classical Mechanics (3) Newtonian mechani cs of particles and systems of particles, rigid bodi es, oscil- latin g sys tems, gravitati on, moving coordin ate sys tems, Lagrange's and Hamil ton's equations. Primarily fo r physics emphas is majors. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite. 132. 321 Circuits and Instrumentation I (4) An introduction to electroni c circui t analys is and design. Three hours lec- ture, tliree hours laborato1y each week. Prerequisite : 233. Fee $25. 331 Thermodynamics (3) Int roducti on to energy, heat, wo rk , entropy, temperature and states of matter. 11ie first, second and third laws of the1mo- dynami cs with an emphasis on applica- tions. Prerequisite: 132. 420 Special Projects (1-3) Research or industrial internship . To provide prac ti cal experience in a fi eld of the student 's in terest. Designed pri- marily for students working off campus in a situati on where special projects are possible. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with consent. 450 Special Topics in Physical Science (3) Varying course content according to student and facul ty interes t. Topi cs such as special relativity and nuclear physics routinelyoffered. 460 Physical Science Seminar (1) A capstone course for all physical sc i- ence and bi ochemi stry majors th at includes: (1) presentation of a seminar, (2) se rvice lea rning proj ec t and , (3) integration readings and discussion.
ca tion courses.
Professor: Rynd
Physics (58 units)
Associate Professor: Bloom
Phys ics 132, 233, 234, 321, 460; Chemistry 105, 106; Math 105, 106, 205; Compu ter Sc ience 105; and 19 units of upper di vision cour ses in
OBJECTIVES
Physical Science/Physics 101 Physical Science Survey - Lecture (4)
The phys ical science major is an interdisciplinary major designed to pro- vide the student with a solid foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics. The program offers four emphases. As we ll as providing the necessa1y prereq- uisites for professional programs such as engineering, medi cine and educa- tion, the major allows one to qualify fo r 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
physical science or math.
Acourse designed for the non science major. Asurvey of the basic principles of physics, chemisoy, geology, meteo- rology and aso-onomy. Either semester. 102 Physical Science Survey - Laboratory (1) A laboratory experi ence to accom- pany the lecture cou rse. Must be taken concurrently or subsequent to the lecture. Th ree hours lab. Either semester. Lab fee: $15. 103 Geology (3) An introd uct ion to ea rth sc ience includin g: processes that shape the ea rth 's surface , oceans and atmos- phere; plate tectonics, earth hi story and the foss il record , natural resources and environmental concern s. 110 Astronomy (3) Descriptive general educa tion course, designed to acquaint the student with th e current state of kn owledge of the solar sys tem, the MilkyWay, gal ax- ies, quasars and cosmology. Three hours lecture, one hour labora tory. Field trip fee: $5. 111 , 112 Physics I (4) and II (4) A study of mechani cs, heat, and sound (111 ); electricity, magnetism, elemen- tary circui ts, and optics (112). Intended fo r non-majors, principles are treated quan ti ta ti ve ly but without calculus. Three hours lecture and three hours labo ratory each week. Prerequi site: Ma th 101 or strong algebra/ trigonome- oy backgi·otmd. Lab fee $20. 132 General Physics I: Mechanics (4) Bas ic principl es of phys ics emphasiz- ing Newtonian mechanics; conserva- tion of energy and momentum; oscilla- tions and fluids. Primarily for physical science and pre-enginee ring majors. Three hours lecture, three hours labo- rato1y each week. Prerequisite: Math 105. Lab fee: $20. Spring termonly.
Engineering
Bi ola Uni versity, in coope ration with the University of Southern Califor- nia, offers a five-year, dual-degree pro- giam in liberal arts/ sciences and engi- nee ring. Students attend Bi ola for three years taking courses in physics, chemist1y, biblical studies and the lib- eral arts. The fi nal two years are taken in the University of Southern Cali fo rnia School of Engineering. Upon success- ful compl etion of th e fi ve-year pro- gram, a student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Phys ical Science from Biola and a B.S. degree in Engineering from the USC. A simil ar agreement exists with Boston University. Students interes ted in these progiams mus t plan their course of study under the supervi- sion of the engin eering advisor and with the approval of the departments. Astudent who chooses to attend an accred ited engineering school other than University of Southern California may also be awarded a degi·ee fromBiola University. The student should be aware that engineering schools often have a minimum GPA requirement. The pro- gram at USC cun-en tly requires an over- all GPA of 3.0 for oansfeni ng students. The minimum required pre-enginee1ing courses taken at Biola for most engineer- ing programs are: Math 105, l 06, 205, 435; Chemistry 105; Physics 132, 233, 234, 321 and one upper division elective. Other required courses depend on die Note: Students in the engineering 3 /2 progmm sequence are exem/1t from general education requirements in literature (3) and histmy (4) West and tlw World. The student is also exempt from the last senws- specific enginee1ing progiam.
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Upon completion of the physical science major, the student wi ll be able to express an understanding of the basic laws and theories of physics and chem- istry, demonso<1te an abili ty to do quan- titative problem solving, demonstrate good laboratory technique, acquire sev- eral tec hni cal sk ill s, apply sc ienti fic methodology LO a research problem and integrate scientific knowledge and
the01ies wi th the Christi an fai th.
DEGREE PROGRAM
A Bachelor of Science degree in Physica l Science is offered upon completion of the unive rsi ty baccalau- reate requirements and the phys ical science depar tmental requirements in
one of the followi ng emphases.
Chemistry (58 units)
Chemistry 105, 106, 301 ,302,350; Compute r Science 105; Phys ics 132, 233, 460; Math l 05, 106; the remain- ing 14 uni ts are taken in chemistry, physics and math, of which nine units
must be upper division.
Secondary Teaching Credential
in Science
Chemistry Concentration (69 units) Chemisoy 105, 106, 301 , 302, 350, 411 ; Physics 132, 233; Madi 105; Physical Science 101, 103 or 250,460; Biology 100, I10; five upper division science electives, and die requisite Education courses. Those students in/crested in a teaching credential shauld be mlvised that all single subject teaching credential programs are urule,going revision. Consult the Education Department for1letai/s on current programs.
terresidency requirement.
Note: Physical Science majors auto- matically meet the genernl education requirement of eight units of science and rnathernatics. The foreign langiiage requirement is met by two years in high
233 General Physics II: Heat , Electricity and Magnetism (4)
Ino·oduction to thermodynami cs, elec- tros tati cs , conductors and currents, magnetic fie lds, and Maxwe ll 's equa- tions. Primari ly fo r phys ical science and pre-enginee ring majors. Th ree hours lectu re, three hours laborat01y each week. Prerequisite: Physics 132. Lab fee: $20. Fall term only.
school orfi rst four units in college.
MINORS
A Physical Science Minor is offered with the completion of Chemisoy 105, 106; Phys ics 132, 233 and six uni ts of upper division Physical Science electives.
Physics Concentration (74 units)
Chemistry 105, 106; Phys ics 132, 233, 234, 313, 32 1; Phys ical Science 101, 103 or 250,460; Biology 100, 11 0;
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