Vertebrate Physiology............................................................ 4 The mechanisms of integration and homeostasis at the cellular, organ and system levels. Muscular, neural, vascular, excretory, and endocrine interactions are studied. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOS 111, 111L, 112, and 112L. Lab fee: $60. Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies................. 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, India and Africa. Coursework taken through the institute can be counted as elective credit in the Biological Sciences, or may be substituted for specific major requirements. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 16 units. Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent. General Ecology....................................................................... 4 An introduction to the general concepts of the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems, including physi- ological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Labora- tory includes computer simulations, fieldwork and a research project. Prerequisite: BIOS 112, 112L or 222. Lab fee: $60. Parasitology............................................................................... 4 Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOS 112, 112L. Alternate years. Lab fee: $60. Biochemistry I........................................................................... 3 Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mecha- nism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems. Prerequisite: BIOS 312, 411, CHEM 302. Biochemistry II.......................................................................... 3 Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic pro- cesses. Prerequisite: BIOS 312, 411; CHEM 302. Alternate years.
Developmental Biology. ....................................................... 4 Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cellular mechanisms which control development of body form and specialized cell types from a single fertilized egg, and which maintain stable differentiated states in the adult. Laboratory emphasizes ga- metogenesis, vertebrate embryology, histology and directed experimental manipulation of embryos. Prerequisite: BIOS 312. Lab fee: $60. Topics in Advanced Biology.............................................. 3-4 One section offered each year upon sufficient demand. Course may be repeated with different content (section title). Immunology.............................................................................. 3 A study of the structures and functions of the immune system, humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medi- cally significant disorders of the immune system. Prerequisites: BIOS 282 or 321. Ornithology............................................................................... 3 Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds. Field identification emphasized. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory / field trip. Prerequisite: BIOS 100, 110 or 112 and 112L. Lab fee: $60 Directed Research. ............................................................... 1-4 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. Requires a written report. Prerequisite: junior or senior biological science major standing or consent one semester in advance. Lab fee: $60. Practicum.................................................................................... 1 • Pre-Medical Practicum • Pre-Dental Practicum • Pre-Medical Technology • Pre-Veterinary Practicum Practicum. Professionally supervised observation, demonstra- tion 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. Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent. Insurance fee: $20. Seminar in Advanced Biology............................................. 1 Literature research followed by oral presentation, group discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior biological science major standing.
BIOS 382
BIOS 431
BIOS 390
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BIOS 442
BIOS 401
BIOS 444
BIOS 402
BIOS 450
BIOS 411
BIOS 460
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BIOS 422A Laboratory in Biochemistry. ................................................ 1 BIOS 422B Laboratory in Biochemistry. ................................................ 1
A laboratory course to accompany BIOS 411, 412 (CHEM 411, 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomol- ecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 302. Lab fee: $75 each semester.
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