Biological Sciences
Biological Science
Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science or a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Each major offers two different concentrations. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science offers a concentration in Biological Science and one in Premed/ Pre–Health Care Professional. The Human Biology major offers a concentration inPre–Health Care Professional and one in Pre–Chiropractic.
Faculty
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Matt Cruzen, Ph.D.
Chair
Cruzen, Ebeling, Lin
Associate Professors
Billock, Tresser
Assistant Professors
Havoonjian
Special Contract Faculty
All Biological Science and Human Biology majors automatically meet the general education requirement of eight units of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or the first four units in college.
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Mission & Learning Outcomes
The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences at Biola University is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth; preparing students to pursue careers as scientists, health care professionals, and teachers. Our goal is that upon graduation each student will be able to demonstrate:
Biological Science Concentration (68 Units) Forty–one units from the Department of Biological Sciences.
Required Courses BIOS 111
General Biology I
Units: 3
1. Knowledge of the practice of science and scientific methodology;
General Biology I Laboratory
Units: 1
BIOS 111L
General Biology II
Units: 3
BIOS 112
2. Understanding and knowledge of the biomolecular basis of life;
General Biology II Laboratory
Units: 1
BIOS 112L
Botany
Units: 4
BIOS 222
Physiology
Units: 4
BIOS 281
3. Understanding of the diversity of organismal form, structure and function, and the relationship of the organisms to one another and the environment; 4. Understanding of the integration of faith and learning as it relates to the biological sciences through the lens of intelligent design, and to practice being good stewards of creation.
OR
Microbiology
Units: 4
BIOS 282
OR
Vertebrate Physiology Cell & Molecular Biology
Units: 4
BIOS 382
Units: 3
BIOS 312
Laboratory in Cell & Molecular Biology
Units: 2
BIOS 322
General Ecology Directed Research
Units: 4
BIOS 401
Units: 1–4
BIOS 450
or
Seminar in Advanced Biology
Units: 1
BIOS 470
Admission Recommendations
Elective Minimum of 11 units of upper division electives.
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.
English Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take English 100 or 110A or must have the permission of the instructor to take the course.
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