Applied Physics, B.S.
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics is to train and mentor students to become skilled scientists who will glorify God and be good stewards of His creation as they serve others in industry, research, and academia.
Degree Program
A Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate requirements and the departmental specific requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational principles of applied physics (ULO 1).
- Demonstrate an ability to solve quantitative, qualitative, and technical problems related to applied physics (ULO 1).
- Demonstrate safe laboratory technique, proper use of appropriate equipment, and suitable results and data analysis (ULO 1).
- Demonstrate an ability to obtain and use appropriate engineering and physics related literature and resource materials.(ULO 1).
- Summarize the key issues in science and faith and recognize the harmony possible while studying God's creation (ULO 1, 2, and 3).
Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.
GPA Requirement
To continue in the program a student is required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in their first year of chemistry, physics and/or math courses taken at Biola. Depending on the major, these courses may include: CHEM 105, MATH 150, MATH 151, PHSC 132, PHSC 134, PHSC 233, PHSC 237.
Integration Seminar Requirement
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics degree program are required to take BBST 465 as "Christianity and the Natural Sciences," or another approved Integration Seminar topic (see advisor).
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Applied Physics majors automatically meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 6 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or 4 credits of college foreign language. | ||
| Program Courses (57 credits plus 6 program elective credits) | ||
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 291 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 335 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHSC 124 | Data Analysis and Presentation | 1 |
| PHSC 132 | General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat | 3 |
| PHSC 134 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHSC 233 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHSC 237 | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PHSC 234 | General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHSC 311 | Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering | 3 |
| PHSC 321 | Circuits and Instrumentation I | 5 |
| PHSC 322 | Circuits and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| PHSC 336 | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 3 |
| PHSC 460 | Capstone Seminar | 1 |
| PHSC 480 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 6 upper-division credits from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Statics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Electrodynamics | ||
| Fundamentals of Materials Science | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Internship | ||
| Special Topics in Physical Science | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 63 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 61 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
- 1
Depending on the electives chosen, the elective count could be higher than 6 credits, thus increasing the program total credit count.
- 2
See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| MATH 150 | 4 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| PHSC 124 | 1 | MATH 151 | 4 |
| PHSC 132 | 3 | PHSC 233 | 3 |
| PHSC 134 | 1 | PHSC 237 | 1 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 33 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BBST 210 | 3 |
| MATH 250 | 4 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| PHSC 234 | 4 | MATH 335 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | PHSC 321 | 5 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 32 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 | BBST 365 | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 |
| MATH 291 | 3 | PHSC/CHEM/MATH/CSCI Elective (upper-division) | 3 |
| PHSC 311 | 3 | PHSC 322 | 3 |
| PHSC 336 | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Writing Competency Requirement | KNES 107 | 1 | |
| Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 | BBST 465 (Christianity & Nat Sci - required) | 3 |
| PHSC/CHEM/MATH/CSCI Elective (upper-division) | 3 | CHEM 106 | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | 4 | PHSC 460 | 1 |
| Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | PHSC 480 | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 28 | |||
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
Applied Physics, B.S.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| MATH 150 | 4 | MATH 151 | 4 |
| PHSC 124 | 1 | PHSC 233 | 3 |
| PHSC 132 | 3 | PHSC 237 | 1 |
| PHSC 134 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | ||
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| MATH 250 | 4 | MATH 335 | 3 |
| PHSC 234 | 4 | PHSC 321 | 5 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | ||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 337 | 4 |
| HNRS 326 | 2 | HNRS 339 | 2 |
| PHSC 311 | 3 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
| PHSC 336 | 3 | PHSC 322 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | PHSC/CHEM/MATH/CSCI Elective (upper-division) | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 443 | 4 | HNRS 458 | 4 |
| BBST 465 | 3 | CHEM 106 | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | 4 | PHSC 460 | 1 |
| MATH 291 | 3 | PHSC 480 | 3 |
| PHSC/CHEM/MATH/CSCI Elective (upper-division) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 128 | |||
