Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
and the replication strategies of viruses. How viruses caused disease, how they are used in biotechnology and their overall impact on society will also be discussed. Bacteriophage and tissues culture techniques will be stressed in laboratory. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 111 and 113; 282 or 380. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 460 - Clinical Observation Practicum
BIOS 402 - Parasitology Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting humans. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 410 - Topics in Environmental Science Selected topics in environmental science. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Biola or Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BIOS 411 - Biochemistry I Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mechanism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312; CHEM 302. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 412 - Biochemistry II Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312; CHEM 302. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 413 - Laboratory in Biochemistry A laboratory course to accompany BIOS 411, BIOS 412 (CHEM 411, CHEM 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomolecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 411 or CHEM 411. Fee: Lab $110. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. BIOS 430 - Topics in Natural Resource Management Selected topics in natural resource management. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BIOS 431 - Developmental Biology Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cellular mechanisms that control fertilization, the development of body form, cell specialization and differentiation as well as metamorphosis, maturation and aging. Laboratory emphasizes gametogenesis, fertilization, comparative embryology of vertebrates and invertebrates and directed experimental manipulation of embryos. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 440 - Topics in Advanced Biology Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Note(s): Course may be repeated with different content (section title). This course only for BIOS, BHIB, BCHM and BIES majors. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3–4. BIOS 445 - Immunology A study of the structures and functions of the immune system, humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medically significant disorders of the immune system. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 281 or BIOS 282 or BIOS 312 or BIOS 382. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 446 - Ornithology Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field trip. Saturday field trips are required. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 450 - Directed Research Literature and laboratory or field research of a specific subject or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience in experimental design, laboratory investigation and technical writing. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Must be a Biological Science major. Note(s): Requires a written report. May be taken in subsequent semesters for a total of 4 credits. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BIOS 452 - Directed Studies in Environmental Sciences This course is taken as an arranged course in consultation with an academic advisor. Course is taken when it is determined that a student is deficient in content and/or credits in a given subject matter. The specific content of the course will be recorded on the student’s transcript to indicate a student’s completion of the major specific requirement(s) for graduation in that major. Note(s): May be taken for credit multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. BIOS 455 - General Virology Virology is a course that examines the diversity of plant, animal and bacterial viruses. Emphasis on topics such as: molecular interactions between the host and virus, the genetics and chemical nature of viruses
• Pre-Medical Practicum • Pre-Dental Practicum • Pre-Medical Technology • Pre-Veterinary Practicum
Practicum: A professionally supervised observation, demonstration and study in a local medical, dental or laboratory facility. Introduction to health care philosophies, hospital and patient routines, personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment practices. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Fee: Insurance $20. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 470 - Seminar in Advanced Biology Literature research followed by oral presentation, group discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Must be a Biological Science major. Note(s): May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 480 - Internship Professionally supervised participation in a research project at a laboratory facility or an industry. Documentation of the time spent and the activities performed as well as a written paper explaining the project are required. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): A minimum of thirty hours of involvement. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1.
Business Administration A division of the Crowell School of Business Faculty Dean:
Gary Lindblad, Ed.D.
Chair:
David Bourgeois, Ph.D.
Professor(s):
Rundle
Associate Professor(s):
Avila, Bourgeois, Burnett, Harman, McHugh, Mobley, Sherwin, Wilson, Woodward
Courses BUSN 105 - Programming and Data Structures for Business
This course presents object oriented and procedural software engineering methodologies in data definition and measurement, abstract data type, construction and use in developing screen editors, reports and other IS applications using data structures including indexed files. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BUSN 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Macroeconomics: supply and demand analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, money and banking, international trade and the balance of payments. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BUSN 202 - Principles of Microeconomics An introduction to microeconomic analysis. Topics covered include consumer theory, the conduct of firms under competitive or monopolistic conditions, the causes and consequences of various market outcomes, and the role of government in regulating economic behavior. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BUSN 205 - Economic Principles Micro and macro economic theory with an emphasis on the application of this theory to current economic issues, including the study of those who developed the theory and their predecessors. Issues involving trade and finance among nations and their comparative economic systems will also be examined. Restriction(s): May not be a Business (BUSN) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
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