Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Admission Recommendations Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. Graduate/Professional School Requirements The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of “C” or better was earned for all science courses. General Education Requirements All Biological Science majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or the first 4 credits in college. PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics, is strongly recommended for all biological science majors. Concentrations General Biology (70+ Credits) Core Requirements A minimum of 43 credits from the Department of Biological Sciences, including: BIOS 111 General Biology I Credit(s): 3. BIOS 113 General Biology I Laboratory Credit(s): 1. BIOS 112 General Biology II Credit(s): 3. BIOS 114 General Biology II Laboratory Credit(s): 1. BIOS 200 Sophomore Writing Seminar Credit(s): 1. BIOS 222 Botany Credit(s): 4. BIOS 312 Cell and Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3. BIOS 322 Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology Credit(s): 2. BIOS 332 Genetics Credit(s): 4. BIOS 401 General Ecology Credit(s): 4. Choose one of the following: BIOS 281 Physiology Credit(s): 4. OR BIOS 282 Microbiology Credit(s): 4. OR BIOS 380 Advanced Microbiology Credit(s): 4. OR BIOS 382 Vertebrate Physiology Credit(s): 4. Choose one of the following: BIOS 450 Directed Research Credit(s): 1–4. OR BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology Credit(s): 1. Additional Requirements
Choose one of the following: MATH 101 Precalculus Mathematics
Credit(s): 3.
OR MATH 105 Calculus I
Credit(s): 4.
OR MATH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Credit(s): 3.
OR MATH 318 Biostatistics
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements Choose a minimum of 12 credits of upper-division biological sciences electives. Secondary Education Minor The School of Education offers a state-approved professional teacher preparation program which leads to a preliminary single subject teaching credential in the state of California. The single subject credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject named on the credential. In most cases individuals with this credential will be qualified for employment in middle schools and high schools. Candidates are advised to major in the subject area they wish to teach and add the teacher preparation program as a minor to their major. Candidates who take the following 18 credits qualify for a Secondary Education Minor: LEDU 301, 330, 341, 425, 433, 436, 437. Please refer to the Education section of the catalog or meet with a credential analyst in the School of Education for program requirements.
Premed/Pre-Health Care Professional (70+ Credits) Core Requirements Forty-one credits from the Department of Biological Sciences,
including: BIOS 111 BIOS 113 BIOS 112 BIOS 114 BIOS 200 BIOS 312 BIOS 322 BIOS 332 BIOS 401
General Biology I
Credit(s): 3.
General Biology I Laboratory
Credit(s): 1.
General Biology II
Credit(s): 3.
General Biology II Laboratory Sophomore Writing Seminar Cell and Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 2.
Genetics
Credit(s): 4.
General Ecology
Credit(s): 4.
Choose one of the following: BIOS 281 Physiology
Credit(s): 4.
OR BIOS 282 OR BIOS 380 OR BIOS 382
Microbiology
Credit(s): 4.
Advanced Microbiology Vertebrate Physiology
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
Choose one of the following: BIOS 450
Directed Research
Credit(s): 1–4.
OR BIOS 470
Seminar in Advanced Biology
A minimum of 27 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required including: CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
Credit(s): 1.
Additional Requirements Twenty-seven credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required, including: CHEM 105 General Chemistry I
Credit(s): 4.
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 3.
CHEM 106 General Chemistry II CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4.
CHEM 311 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I CHEM 312 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 3.
Physics I
PHSC 111 PHSC 117 PHSC 112 PHSC 118
Credit(s): 3.
CHEM 311 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I CHEM 312 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 1.
Physics I Laboratory
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Physics II
Credit(s): 3.
Physics I
PHSC 111 PHSC 117 PHSC 112 PHSC 118
Credit(s): 3.
Physics II Laboratory
Credit(s): 1.
Physics I Laboratory
Credit(s): 1.
Physics II
Credit(s): 3.
Physics II Laboratory
Credit(s): 1.
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