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BIOS 360 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems
Credits 4
BIOS 381 - Advanced Physiology
Credits 4
This course will provide an understanding of the importance of geographic information systems software (GIS) that is used worldwide to create maps and analyze digital data and photos for use in many disciplines. Within the biological and environmental sciences it is used in environmental impact reports, city or regional planning, and species and ecosystem management plans. Students will create maps and analyze data gained from the web or created by themselves. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, weekly. Notes: Must have good computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Excel. Grade Mode: A, N. Restrictions: Must not be Freshman Class; and must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $95. BIOS 362 - Natural History of Southern California Credits 3 A field-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and animals found within the major plant and animal communities of Southern California. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field, including one or two extended field trips. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Credits 4 Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions, and human society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities, ecosystems, and human society. Included are topics of human development, poverty, and economic growth.Fee: $95 Notes: Biola and Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110, or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 372 - Restoration Ecology Credits 4 Ecological and theoretical foundations for ecosystem and biotic community restoration. This course develops ecological principles for ecosystem restoration and applies them to redeeming and restoring degraded and damaged ecosystems and endangered species. Field studies include analysis of restoration and rehabilitation work with Kirtland Warbler, an officially designated wild river, coastal dunes, kettle- hole bogs, deforested lands, degraded residential and farming sites, and abandoned oil wells. A practical field laboratory is included in which techniques are applied to a specific site. Notes: Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 380 - Advanced Microbiology Credits 4 Fee: Transportation fee varies. BIOS 371 - Conservation Biology Same as BIOS 282, with the additional requirement of microbial isolation and identification of field and clinical samples. An 8–10 page research paper and presentation on one of these isolations is also required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 or CHEM 120. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: $95.
An advanced study of human physiology that emphasizes the mechanisms of homeostasis at the cellular, organ, and system levels. Neural, vascular, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and endocrine systems are studied. Advanced Physiology includes a major laboratory research project. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 or CHEM 120; BIOS 112 and BIOS 114, or BIOS 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 382 - Vertebrate Physiology Credits 4 Discusses the mechanisms of integration and homeostasis at the cellular, organ and system levels. Muscular, neural, vascular, excretory, and endocrine interactions are studied. Variations between vertebrate groups are presented. Includes a major research project. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 112 and BIOS 114, or BIOS 254; CHEM 106 or CHEM 112 or CHEM 120. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 390 - Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Credits 4 Au Sable is a Christian institute focusing on field studies from a stewardship perspective. Biola is a participating member of the institute. Courses are taught at field stations in Michigan, Washington, Florida and India. Coursework taken through the institute can be counted as elective credit in the Biological Sciences, or may be substituted for specific major requirements. Notes: May be taken for a total of 16 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 401 - General Ecology Credits 4 An introduction to the general concepts of the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems, including physiological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Laboratory includes field trips and a research project. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 402 - Parasitology Credits 4 Taxonomy, life history, physiology, molecular basis, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting humans. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 111 and BIOS 113; and BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. Fee: Lab $95. BIOS 410 - Topics in Environmental Science Credits 1-4 Selected topics in environmental science. Notes: May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Biola or Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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