Preparation for Teaching

Students preparing to teach at the secondary level should plan to qualify for state of California teaching credentials by completing the bachelor’s degree and passing the PRAXIS (or SSAT) subject area assessment. During the freshman year prospective teachers of both secondary and elementary levels should see the School of Education section of the Bulletin and consult the credential analyst and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education for detailed information concerning requirements.

A further program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction designed for prospective elementary/secondary teachers is described in the Graduate Bulletin.

Senior Assessment

Senior students must participate in the department’s assessment program, which may include taking a comprehensive physics assessment test during the winter or spring term of the senior year on a date announced by the department.

Degrees Offered

The Department of Physics offers a Bachelor of Science degree in biophysics. A minor in physics is available.

MAJOR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Biophysics
Offered with the Department of Biology.
Required: 66 units in biology and physics

BIOL 101, 101L, 102, 102L, 103, 103L, 439, 466; 4 units from 201
from 221, 222, 223, and 405 or 495
PHYS 231, 231L, 232, 232L, 233, 233L, 308, 315, 324, 334, 404
1 unit from PHYS 184 or 384
1 additional unit from PHYS 185, 385, or BIOL 403, 405
4 units of upper division PHYS electives
4 units of upper division BIOL electives
Required cognates:
CHEM 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 113, 113L, 371, 372, 372L, 373, 373L
MATH 131, 132, 133

MINOR

Physics

29 units including
PHYS 231, 231L, 232, 232L, 233, 233L, 308
12 units of upper division physics electives

Engineering Program

Objectives

The engineering profession applies the principles of mathematics, science, economics, ethics and social relationships to use the materials and forces of nature for the bene€t of mankind. The fundamental objective of the Engineering Program is to provide its students with an education of the highest quality that is equivalent to the €rst year of a typical engineering program. Students will be well prepared to transfer to most engineering degree programs as sophomores.

Scholastic Requirements

To make satisfactory progress in the engineering program, students need to maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.00. Students who fail to make satisfactory progress may be advised to register with a reduced course load or consider other educational alternatives. A student who earns more than 8 hours of D grades in a given quarter will automatically have his performance reviewed by the Engineering Program Coordinator. The Engineering Program may require that some of the courses be repeated, or it may establish alternative requirements.

Curriculum

The La Sierra University Engineering Program curriculum is designed to emphasize those areas which are common to the broad €eld of engineering as well as a solid liberal arts foundation. The development of broad technical competence is achieved through a group of mathematics, science, and engineering core courses which emphasize fundamental knowledge, techniques, and processes. During the sophomore, junior and senior years at an engineering school, the students will complete a coherent group of courses in their specialty area that will enable them to enter the practice of engineering or go on to advanced studies in engineering or other areas.

Core curriculum

Required:

ENGR 184 (1 quarter), 324
PHYS 231B, 231L, 232B, 232L, 233B, 233L (calculus based)

Required Cognates

CHEM 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 113, 113L
CPTG 121
MATH 131, 132, 133, 231, 232, 233

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

This degree is offered through a formal articulation agreement between La Sierra University and the School of Engineering at Walla Walla College, College Place, Washington. The School of Engineering is one of the top ranked engineering schools in the country; and it provides training in bioengineering, civil, electrical, computer and mechanical engineering. In addition, there is enough �exibility in the choice of courses in these general areas that students can pursue specialized €elds such as architectural, highway, sanitary, aerospace, electronics and nuclear engineering. The school is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The engineering program at La Sierra University provides the engineering and science courses listed above and advises students in their choice of general education courses. The School of Engineering makes regular visits to the La Sierra University campus to get acquainted with the students and to make sure that they will be prepared to step into the junior-year courses when they transfer. When students have successfully completed the Engineering Program curriculum outlined above and have the recommendation of the Engineering Program coordinator, they may be admitted to the School of Engineering at Walla Walla College.
Required: All core curriculum courses