Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences Faculty Chair:
BBST 380 - Wisdom and Poetic Literature Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content of Job through Song of Songs. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 391 - Major Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 392 - Minor Prophets Authorship, date of writing, historical and cultural backdrop, themes, theological issues, literary structure and content. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 413 - Biblical Theology Seminar Focus on exploring the methodology of biblical theology, both deductively and inductively, with the goal of attaining an awareness of its central issues and a competence in the exegetical-theological skills it requires. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; and BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 414 - Systematic Theology Seminar Focus on engaging a single topic of biblical revelation with attention to the exegetical, philosophical, and practical dimensions in a systematic theology discourse. Prerequisite(s): BBST 109, 110, 251, 254, 301, 311, 312; BLGR 101 and 102; or BLHE 101 and 102. Restriction(s): Must be a
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor(s):
Billock, Cruzen, Ebeling, Havoonjian, Tresser, Varamini
Assistant Professor(s):
McReynolds
English Requirements Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take ENGL 112 or 113 or must have the permission of the instructor to take the course. Courses BIOS 100 - Biological Principles: Lecture A survey of biological principles including: the cell, zoology, ecology, human anatomy, genetics, and origin of life theories. Restriction(s): May not be a Biological Science (BIOS, BCHM, BIES, BHIB) major. Note(s): No lab is required, but BIOS 110 is the lab course designed to accompany this course. BIOS 100 without the lab (110) will not receive transfer credit at most other universities. Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment using concepts from ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, the social sciences and Scripture to understand the interplay of natural resources, how humans are affecting the environment, and how to deal with environmental problems. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 110 - Observational Biology Laboratory Observational and investigative approach to surveying a range of biological organisms and examining selected human systems. Note(s): Three hours lab, one hour lecture/discussion designed to be taken with Biology 100. Not open to BIOS, BHIB, BCHM and BIES majors. Approved for General Education Science Credit. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. BIOS 111 - General Biology I Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and development. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; or CHEM 104 with at least a “B-” or BIOS 112 with at least a “C”. Corequisite(s): BIOS 113. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 112 - General Biology II Introductory course for biological science majors emphasizing the principles of systematics and biodiversity, population genetics and origins theories, ecology, and anatomy and physiology. Corequisite(s): BIOS 114. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 113 - General Biology I Laboratory This laboratory accompanies General Biology I and is divided between observational and experimental approaches, with emphasis on the collection and interpretation of quantitative data. Frequent lab discussion of relevant issues and literature will be included. Corequisite(s): BIOS 111. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 114 - General Biology II Laboratory This laboratory, which accompanies General Biology II, will involve dissection as well as experimentation. A field project involving the La Mirada Creek is included. Corequisite(s): BIOS 112. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 120 - Current Topics in Biology Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Sections are offered each year upon sufficient demand. Topics are the following: Human Ecology: An introduction to contemporary environmental problems emphasizing humanity’s role in their cause and responsible stewardship of natural resources, including such topics as biological diversity, cycles in nature, population dynamics, pollution, progress, energy sources, natural resources, endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth. Human Biology: Selected body systems and/or diseases will be studied in detail.
Bible (BBLE) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 430 - Advanced Study: New Testament
Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. BBST 440 - Advanced Study: Old Testament Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. BBST 450 - Advanced Study: Systematic Theology Independent student research and writing in addition to a seminar style classroom atmosphere for the study of selected texts and/or topics from either or both testaments, thematically arranged to emphasize biblical, historical and/or systematic theology. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 251, 254. Note(s): May be repeated with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. BBST 455 - Pauline Theology: Romans Study of Paul’s theology and worldview as contained in the book of Romans, with special attention given to introductory and historical matters. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 110, 251, 254. Restriction(s): Must be a Bible (BBLE) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 458 - Theology of Mission Study of God’s redemptive acts in Scripture on behalf of mankind, with application to the mission of the church today. Cross-listed: INCS 450. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254, 306. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 465 - Integration Seminar Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the topic(s) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may be “integrated” with Biblical truth. The results of the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. Prerequisite(s): 103, 105, 109, 110, 251, 254. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits counted toward graduation with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BBST 480 - Directed Research Guided independent reading, research, problem-solving and preparation of a formal paper or project done in consultation with a selected professor. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits counted toward graduation of 480 and 490. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. BBST 490 - Practicum Supervised experience in teaching biblical studies. Includes course preparation, observation and evaluation. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 6 credits counted toward graduation of 480 and 490. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3.
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