Chair: Dr. Lindsay Kane-Barnese

 The study of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics and Engineering endeavors to develop students who possess high-level numerical, computational, experimental, and analytical abilities seeking to prepare students to formulate, investigate, analyze and articulate solutions to major scientific, technological, environmental, and health problems in the natural sciences. In concert with the Great Commission, the study of physical sciences and engineering embraces the idea that its curricula should actively encourage and prepare students to develop theologically sound and scientifically solid connections between the Christian faith and the discipline.

Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Program Learning Outcomes

1. Chemical Knowledge:  Describe and utilize key facts and concepts in chemistry.
2. Literature Awareness:  Read and critique peer-reviewed scientific literature.
3. Scientific Method:  Apply scientific methods to investigate, formulate, analyze, and solve problems involving chemistry.
4. Problem Solving:  Articulate and validate strategies and processes necessary to solve numerical and logical problems.
5. Chemistry Writing:  Construct a written cogent and logical scientific argument that adheres to an appropriate scientific style.
6. Articulate Chemistry Concepts:  Use multiple tools (e.g., graphs, numerical data, and mathematical/symbolic notation) to represent chemical ideas.
7. Chemistry Presentation:  Give a succinct oral presentation on a topic in chemistry.
8. Faith-Science Integration:  Identify and develop theologically sound and scientifically rigorous connections between the Christian faith and chemistry.
9. Community Service:  Collaborate on chemistry-themed community service projects.

Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degrees

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Engineering

Physics

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Chemistry: Bachelor of Arts Degree

Note: Students who select the Chemistry major must take CHE 221 in Enduring Questions & Ideas (GE).

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core
CHE 222	Chemistry II	4
CHE 321	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 421	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 496	Research in Chemistry	2
CHE 499	Senior Thesis	1
PHY 211	Physics I	4
or PHY 221	Calculus-based Physics I
SCI 455	History and Philosophy of Science	3
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Electives
Choose 4 of the following courses:		13-16
CHE 322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 403	Biological Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHE 405	Chemical Biology	3
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 422	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
PHY 212	Physics II	4
or PHY 222	Calculus-based Physics II
Total Units		44-47

Biochemistry: Bachelor of Science Degree

The Biochemistry major will engage students at the interface of chemistry and biology.  Students will apply the principles learned in chemistry to how biology works in the cell and at the organism level.  Students will be able to specialize in different areas of biochemistry by choosing electives that are in line with their future goals.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core
BIO 111	General Biology I	4
BIO 350	Molecular and Cellular Biology	4
BIO 355	Biostatistics	3
BIO 496	Research in Biology	2
or CHE 496	Research in Chemistry
BIO 499	Senior Thesis	1
or CHE 499	Senior Thesis
CHE 221	Chemistry I	4
CHE 222	Chemistry II	4
CHE 321	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 403	Biological Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHE 405	Chemical Biology	3
CHE 421	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 422	Biochemistry II	3
PHY 211	Physics I	4
or PHY 221	Calculus-based Physics I
PHY 212	Physics II	4
or PHY 222	Calculus-based Physics II
SCI 455	History and Philosophy of Science	3
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Choose a minimum of 16 units from the following courses:		16-18
BIO 112	General Biology II	4
BIO 246	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 247	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIO 308	Molecular Genetics	4
BIO 351	General Microbiology	4
BIO 371	Neuroscience	4
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 402	Chemistry Seminar	2
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
KIN 406	Exercise Physiology	4
MTH 271	Calculus I	4
MTH 272	Calculus II	4
MTH 373	Calculus III	4
Total Units		71-73

Chemistry: Bachelor of Science Degree

Note: Students who select the Chemistry major must take CHE 221 in Enduring Questions & Ideas (GE).

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core
CHE 222	Chemistry II	4
CHE 321	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 421	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 496	Research in Chemistry	2
CHE 499	Senior Thesis	1
MTH 271	Calculus I	4
MTH 272	Calculus II	4
MTH 373	Calculus III	4
PHY 221	Calculus-based Physics I	4
PHY 222	Calculus-based Physics II	4
SCI 455	History and Philosophy of Science	3
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Electives
Choose 4 of the following courses:		12-15
CHE 322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 403	Biological Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHE 405	Chemical Biology	3
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 422	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
PHY 435	Solid State Physics and Chemistry	3
Total Units		63-66

Engineering: Bachelor of Science Degree

The Engineering program will consist of a broad-field approach built upon the liberal arts and connecting required studies in chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, communications, economics and engineering.  This will give students the general knowledge and skills to be effective in many areas of engineering and their application.

Note:  Students who select the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering are highly encouraged to take CBIO 101, CHE 221, CMTH 101, COM 111 and ECO 202 in Enduring Questions and Ideas (GE).

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Computer, Mathematics and Basic Science
CSC 104	Fundamentals of Programming	4
CSC 314	Programming Languages	3
MTH 265	Introduction to Statistics	3
MTH 271	Calculus I	4
MTH 272	Calculus II	4
MTH 373	Calculus III	4
MTH 384	Ordinary Differential Equations	3
PHY 221	Calculus-based Physics I	4
PHY 222	Calculus-based Physics II	4
Engineering Core
ENGR 101	Introduction to Engineering and Design	3
ENGR 210	Entrepreneurial Engineering Economics	3
ENGR 212	Project Management and Communication in Christian Context	3
ENGR 312	Statics and Strength of Materials	4
ENGR 314	Mechanical Dynamics	3
ENGR 316	Fluid Mechanics	3
ENGR 318	Heat and Mass Transport	3
ENGR 320	Signals and Systems	3
ENGR 330	Computer Aided Design	3
ENGR 495	Senior Capstone I	2
ENGR 496	Senior Capstone II	2
PHY 315	Electronics I: Analog Electronics	3
PHY 325	Scientific Equipment Design and Fabrication	3
Total Units		71

Physics: Bachelor of Science Degree

The Physics major strongly encourages dialog and scholarly interaction with mathematics, the other natural sciences and theology. All physics majors must carry out a faculty-approved independent research project involving Physics as a part of their degree requirements and is designed to produce graduates who are equipped intellectually and experientially to excel in graduate and professional degree programs in the sciences and/or in the scientific/technical workplace.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core
CHE 222	Chemistry II	4
MTH 271	Calculus I	4
MTH 272	Calculus II	4
MTH 373	Calculus III	4
PHY 221	Calculus-based Physics I	4
PHY 222	Calculus-based Physics II	4
PHY 311	Modern Physics	4
PHY 315	Electronics I: Analog Electronics	3
PHY 316	Electronics II: Digital Electronics	3
PHY 325	Scientific Equipment Design and Fabrication	3
PHY 340	Optics	4
PHY 350	Mechanics	3
PHY 405	Math and Computational Physics	4
PHY 410	Electrodynamics	3
PHY 420	Quantum Mechanics	4
PHY 425	Thermodynamics	4
PHY 496	Research in Physics	2
PHY 499	Senior Thesis	1
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Choose 2 of the following courses:		6-8
PHY 231	Astronomy I	4
or PHY 232	Astronomy II
PHY 435	Solid State Physics and Chemistry	3
PHY 445	Advanced Topics in Physics	3
PHY 455	Relativity and Cosmology	3
PHY 465	Advanced Astronomy	4
Total Units		69-71

Minor

Chemistry

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Chemistry Minor

So that students are compliant with the policy pertaining to unique units between a major and minor, there are 3 options for the Chemistry minor.  Please see the policy in the Special Requirements for Majors, Minors and Emphases section of the catalog.

Option 1:  For students not seeking a BS in Biology or a BA in Biology

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CHE 222	Chemistry II	4
CHE 321	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 421	Biochemistry I	4
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
Choose 8 units from the following courses:		8
CHE 322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 402	Chemistry Seminar	2
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 496	Research in Chemistry	2
CHE 499	Senior Thesis	1
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Total Units		24

Option 2:  For students seeking a BA in Biology

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
Choose 7 of the following courses:		20-23
CHE 322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 402	Chemistry Seminar	2
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 496	Research in Chemistry	2
CHE 499	Senior Thesis	1
SCI 495	Research Methods	1
Total Units		24-27

Option 3:  For students seeking a BS in Biology

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Choose 23 units from the following:		23
CHE 354	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHE 402	Chemistry Seminar	2
CHE 418	Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CHE 424	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 431	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 432	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 496	Research in Chemistry	2
CHE 499	Senior Thesis	1
Total Units		23