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Biola University
BIOS 424 - Advanced Molecular Techniques
Credits 2
BIOS 450 - Directed Research
Credits 1-4
Continuation of the molecular techniques introduced in BIOS 332 laboratory. Includes various techniques of advanced molecular analysis such as RNA isolation, reverse transcription, expression constructs, northern blotting, in situ hybridization, and genotyping. Lecture/Lab Hours: Six hours lab. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 322. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $95. BIOS 430 - Topics in Natural Resource Management Credits 1-4 Selected topics in natural resource management. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 431 - Developmental Biology Credits 4 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. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 312. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 440 - Topics in Advanced Biology Credits 1-4 Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Note(s): Course may be taken multiple times for credit with different content (section title). This course only for BIOS, BIHB, BCHM and BIES majors. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Biological Science (BIOS), Human Biology (BIHB), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Environmental Science (BIES); and Undergraduate Level. BIOS 445 - Immunology Credits 0-4 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. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 281 or BIOS 282 or BIOS 312 or BIOS 382. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 446 - Ornithology Credits 4 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: BIOS 100 and BIOS 110; or BIOS 112 and BIOS 114. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $95.
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. Note(s): Special approval required. Requires a written report. May be taken in subsequent semesters for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; Human Biology (BIHB), Biological Science (BIOS) or Biochemistry (BCHM); and Undergraduate Level. Fees: Lab $95. BIOS 452 - Directed Studies in Environmental Sciences Credits 1-2 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. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. BIOS 455 - General Virology Credits 4 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 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. Grade Mode: A, N. Prerequisites: BIOS 111 and BIOS 113; BIOS 282 or BIOS 380. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. Fees: $95. BIOS 460 - Clinical Observation Practicum Credit 1
• 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. Note(s): Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours of observation. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; and Undergraduate Level. Fees: Insurance $75. BIOS 470 - Seminar in Advanced Biology Credit 1 Literature research followed by oral presentation, group discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study stressed. Note(s): May be taken twice for a maximum of 2 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Senior Class, or Junior Class; Biological Science (BIOS), Human Biology (BIHB), Biochemistry (BCHM) or Environmental Science (BIES); and Undergraduate Level.
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