History of the Department

Faculty

Walter Stangl, Ph.D. (Dean of Mathematics & Sciences); teaches Calculus I.

James Rynd, Ph.D. (Chair of Physical Science Department)

John Bloom, Ph.D., Ph.D., M.A.; teaches Intro to Engineering, General Physics I.

Harvey Phillips, Ph.D.; teaches General Physics II and III.

John Silzel, Ph.D.; teaches Computer Technology in Science & Engineering, Circuits and Instrumentation, Data Analysis & Presentation.

Gerald Fisher, Ph.D.; teaches Statics.

Joseph DiMuro, Ph.D.; teaches Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.

Requirements

This dual degree program requires completion of 50 pre-engineering courses at Biola as well as all of the general education and Bible requirements. It also requires completion of an accredited engineering program at a school such as USC or UCSD. Any student who completes the program receives a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Biola and a B.S. in Engineering (from USC, UCSD, etc).

Biola Requirements

CHEM 105, 105L - General Chemistry I (lecture and lab)

MATH 105, 106, 205 - Calculus I, II and III

MATH 435 - Differential Equations

PHSC 121 - Introduction to Engineering

PHSC 124 - Data Analysis & Presentation

PHSC 132, 132L - General Physics I: Mechanics & Heat (lecture and lab)

PHSC 233, 233L - General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism (lecture and lab)

PHSC 234, 234L - General Physics III: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics (lecture and lab)

PHSC 311 - Computer Techniques in Science & Engineering

PHSC 313 - Statics

PHSC 321 - Circuits & Instrumentation

Other requirements

The required pre-engineering courses taken at Biola for most engineering programs also include one of the following two courses:

PHSC 318 - Classical Mechanics
or
CHEM 352 - Fundamentals of Material Science

Note: Students in this program are exempt from 6 units of general education at Biola (Literature and World Civilization).